If you’ve noticed your child pressing their chin to a table, shoulder, or even another person, you might be observing a behavior known as “chinning”. In autism, chinning is a type of stimming—a repetitive movement that often helps regulate sensory input, emotion, or stress.
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For many autistic individuals, the world can feel louder, brighter, and more intense. Overstimulation, or sensory overload, occurs when the brain receives more information than it can comfortably handle. Everyday settings, like busy stores, loud classrooms, or even fluorescent...