To an outsider, it would’ve been instantly labeled as a “stim.” “Accept it. Let it be.” ✨But here’s the thing… Just because stimming is framed as part of the “autism experience” doesn’t mean it’s always serving the child. Not all stims are celebratory. While some stims are regulating, Some are expressive. Some are playful. Others… are signs of distress, pain, or dysregulation. 👋🏻Michael has never been a child who hand-flaps. It’s never been one of his stims. 🤢But two months ago, when he got s