How does Dr Kondekar treat stimmimg?Reframing “Stimming”: Repetitive Behaviours as Neurodevelopmental Signals Rather Than Hedonic Preferences: DR Kondekar SV Autism Doctor Mumbai, warns
Reframing “Stimming”: Repetitive Behaviours as Neurodevelopmental Signals Rather Than Hedonic Preferences Stimming: An Academic Perspective on Regulation, Avoidance, and Developmental Enablement Running Title Reframing Stimming as a Developmental Signal Keywords Repetitive behaviours; Stimming; Autism spectrum disorder; Sensory regulation; Developmental plateau; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Cognitive inflexibility; Sensory modulation; Developmental enablement; Restricted and repetitive behaviours Abstract Repetitive movements, vocalizations, object use, and behavioural rigidity are core features of several neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder. These behaviours are commonly described under the umbrella term “stimming,” implying self-stimulatory activity driven by intrinsic reward. However, clinical perspectives suggest that such behaviours frequently represent regulatory strategies, avoidance responses, or markers of developmental arrest rather than hedo...