Encourage acceptable behaviors and self-control. Avoid punishing the behavior. This action isn't recommended. If you stop one stimming behavior without addressing the reasons behind it, it's likely to be replaced with another, which may not be better.

Can you stim and not be autistic?

Stimming does not necessarily mean a person has autism, ADHD, or another neurological difference. Yet frequent or extreme stimming such as head-banging more commonly occurs with neurological and developmental differences.

What triggers stimming?

both positive and negative emotions may trigger a burst of stimming. We've all seen physical reactions to joy or excitement, such as jumping or hand-flapping. Frustration or anger may intensify a stim to the point that it becomes destructive.