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Jul 14, 2017 at 01:01 AM
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Hey, everyone
I'm wondering if it is common for non-autistic people to stim. I know for a fact that I'm not autistic, but I am aware that I sometimes can do some stimming-like behaviors. For example, when I'm nervous or excited, I clear my throat repetitively, clap my hands, wiggle my fingers, or tap my fingers or foot. Sometimes I impulsively hug people I'm close to without warning. However, wiggling my fingers, clapping my hands, and making high-pitched noises when I'm alone is most common. I'm wondering if anyone else has done these things who have little or no autism. |
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Jul 14, 2017 at 04:41 PM
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Stimming can definitely happen in people who aren't autistic.
 It's pretty common in ADHD, some other conditions I can't remember, and I think sometimes even just neurotypical people who are anxious stim a little.
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Jul 23, 2017 at 09:19 PM
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There are also tic disorders, which may look like stimming, but isn't. That's common among people with OCD and AD/HD.
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