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stim

stim

1 9.9
A repeated movement or sound a person makes to feel calmer and more focused
  • noun
  • /stɪm/
  • Jargon
translation icon : estímulo

Examples

  • Many autistic people use stims like rocking or hand-flapping to help manage stress.

  • She found that tapping her fingers was a helpful stim during overwhelming situations.

  • Some teachers allow students to use stims in class to help them focus.

  • He often engages in a stim when he feels anxious.

  • The child has a favorite stim that calms him down.

  • She often uses fidgeting as a stim to help her concentrate in class.

  • Rocking back and forth is a common stim that helps him feel calm during stressful situations.

  • Many autistic individuals find that repetitive hand movements serve as a comforting stim.

How Repetitive

stim
  • Jargon
1 9.9
tic
35 6.3
to twitch
66 2.8
fidget
8 5.1

Surface Forms

stim singular
stims plural

Etymology

Stim for a movement comes from stimulation, which means 'to give the senses a small push'. People use a stim like rocking or hand-flapping to get steady input and feel calm or focused, so the name explains its meaning.