Hi My son stimming a lot. any suggestion?

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Stimming (repetitive behaviors) is very common and often a way to self-regulate. UC Davis Health has some helpful resources on managing repetitive behaviors in children on the spectrum — they discuss strategies for hair pulling and skin picking that might be worth exploring.

A few general suggestions that often help:

- Identify triggers (boredom, anxiety, overstimulation)
- Offer alternative sensory activities (fidget toys, swinging

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Hi there. Stimming is a very common way for autistic children to regulate their emotions, sensory input, or express excitement or anxiety. It's helpful to first observe *why* your son might be doing it—is he happy, overwhelmed, or bored?

For specific repetitive behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking, which are similar in function, UC

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