In disability support settings, one of the most misunderstood behaviours is stimming—short for self-stimulatory behaviour. It might look like hand-flapping, rocking, pacing, finger-flicking, tapping, repeating words, or even making certain noises. To the untrained eye, stimming can seem disruptive, inappropriate, or even rude. But for many neurodivergent people—including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or intellectual disability—stimming is a vital form of self-regulation.