Stimming refers to self-stimulating behaviours, which usually involve repetitive movements or sounds.
Both positive and negative emotions may trigger a burst of stimming and it is different for each autistic individual.
Professor Sandra Thom-Jones is an autistic woman, and the mother of two autistic adult sons. Sandra is the author of Growing in to Autism and where this infographic is credited to.
The Suicide Response Project (SRP) was created by researchers, academics, and psychologists together with autistic and LGBTIQA+ people who have lived through suicidal thoughts, their families, and those who have supported or lost someone to suicide. The SRP is here to guide you, and through its 8 Step Response, you’ll find clear, research-based information and simple, practical tips you can follow step by step.
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