The ABC of Stimming

The ABC of Stimming

Let me kick off this Imzy thing with probably my best known serie, The ABC of Stimming!

About the project

Stimming, short for self stimulating, also known as stereotypy, is a repetitive body movement or vocalization commonly associated with autism.

Closely related to difficulties with sensory processing, it help us channel fear, anxiety or anger, as well as more positive emotions like excitation, joy or even love. It is a means of emotional expression.

In this illustrated ABC of Stimming, I chose to focus on the positive stims in an attempt to provide us, our caretakers, our family and our friends with a simple tool to help recognize and understand stimming.

As you will realize through this little compilation, nothing here is specific to autistics, and stimming can take many different forms. Some are just considered more socially appropriate than hand flapping or rocking, like pacing, nail biting or whistling.

Stimming is also a wonderful way for autistics to express the feelings we have such a hard time putting to words with each other. It is a communication tool, just like neurotypical body language and facial expressions are.

I hope you will enjoy this book and that it will help you understand yourself or your autistic friends and family members better.

See the entire ABC here: http://par-la-fenetre.tumblr.com/tagged/serieabc/chrono

Download it for free here: http://par-la-fenetre.tumblr.com/downloads