Stimming or self-soothing/self-stimulating behaviours refer to certain movements or noises that Autistic people may do to keep themselves calm. An example of stimming is playing with fidget toys, twirling hair, swinging legs under a desk or table or stretch our shoulders when feeling pressured or stressed.

We all stim, but sometimes Autistic stims are more obvious, might be practised more often or done in settings that might seem inappropriate like clicking their knuckles during a 'minutes silence'.