Autistic kid's mom encourages other parents to not suppress their stimming

'I've received many DMs from parents saying that posts of Buddy stimming give them the courage to let their child be who they are in public,' she said. She is encouraging parents to embrace their autistic kids, mainly by accepting their stimming behaviors. ADVERTISEMENT. According to Cleveland Clinic, "Stimming, which is clinically referred to as 'self-stimulatory behaviors,' is identified by its repetitive movements and/or vocalizations." It is often associated with autism spectrum disorder and other neurological conditions. Stimming serves some purpose like helping to regulate emotions, to show excitement or it is done because it's enjoyable. Talking to Good Morning America, Brown said that her kids' stimming behaviors vary and they are mostly positive expressions and are nothing to be concerned about. "In our family, if our child is stimming, it's not harming themselves or anyone else around them, we do not stop that stim," the mother said. "A huge part of what I like to do, as much as I can, is advocate for that and [emphasize] how important it is to not stop a child from stimming, no matter how silly it looks, no matter how awkward it can be in a public place."

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