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Member
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December 4, 2025
The flow chart made organizing and understanding the need behind stimming very easy.
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Maria L
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December 1, 2025
A lot of good information about stimming and how to see differences in behavior.
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Member
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November 28, 2025
Expanded my knowledge on stimming
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donna
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November 23, 2025
Very precise. well organized. Nice use of flow chart.
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Member
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November 23, 2025
Well thought out talk.
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Member
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November 21, 2025
new perspective on stimming and how it is actually meaningful to the patient for one reason or another
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Member
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November 21, 2025
The research and knowledge shared
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Member
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November 21, 2025
challenging past thoughts around stiming
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Member
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November 20, 2025
A great invitation to examine my own biases with examples on how to have a holistic approach when considering stimming in order for individuals to become their favorite selves, not who culture or others expect them to be
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Member
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November 14, 2025
How the presenter explained how we can talk to the student and figure out when the stimming happens in order to know if we need to intervene or support them. I appreciate her approach of neurodiversity and not looking to change the behaviors or individuals.
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Member
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November 13, 2025
GREAT
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Member
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November 9, 2025
I enjoyed the breakdown between various reasons and causes of stimming, not just that it is associated with a specific diagnosis. It took a medical, social-emotional, sensory etc. approach to treatment options that were not necessarily strict clinical protocols. Honoring the stimming helped me to realize that I could be advocating for my student/client instead of always looking for a treatment approach to distinguish the stimming. It will also help with explaining to team members.
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Member
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October 27, 2025
SOme new information, not a lot of practical application tips
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Member
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October 27, 2025
This course provided a great perspective on stimming and will help me to view these behaviors in a different light.
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Member
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October 24, 2025
I enjoyed the course because it reframed how I looked at stimming.
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Member
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October 21, 2025
This course was informative and easy to follow and comprehend. I will definitely recommend this course to colleagues to help utilize with students in all grade levels.
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PEGGY
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October 20, 2025
Love it! I still get upset when I have teachers ask me to reduce or eliminate stimming. Thank you!
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Member
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October 16, 2025
I really enjoyed this perspective - I will look to apply this framework in my practices.
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Sheryl
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October 14, 2025
Thank you
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Member
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October 13, 2025
a good perspective on the positives of autistic traits
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Member
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October 13, 2025
Good strategies and information about stimming
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Denise
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October 10, 2025
great presenter
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Marlene
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October 10, 2025
The presenter shared a fresh and outside of the box approach/ way of thinking when it comes to how we as practitioners view stimming. The course enabled me to self- reflect and understand the biases that I have regarding what I thought I knew about people with autism. Very enlightening, meaningful and thoughtful presentation.
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Alice S.
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October 9, 2025
examples
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Member
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October 3, 2025
I feel that I learned something new about the state many of my students are in, and how to assist in assessing but also affirming them.
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Christina
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September 30, 2025
Excellent course!
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tracy
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September 29, 2025
Should be taught in all schools
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Kathleen
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September 29, 2025
There were many misspelled words.
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Member
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September 27, 2025
I struggle to engage with this presenter
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Jackie
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September 26, 2025
Dr. Spielmann is an amazing educator. It was deeply powerful for my practice to complete this course after completing the neuroaffirming language course she did. I highly recommend completing that course before taking this one. I plan to look into other courses of her as well. I feel this should be entry-level material that all occupational therapists receive.
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Carline
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September 25, 2025
The information was cleared to understand.
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Member
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September 24, 2025
I think behaviors need to be taken into consideration when students are stimming to get attention rather than a sensory need
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Member
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September 20, 2025
In-depth phenomenological perspective to stimming with emphasis placed on understanding the complexity of stimming. Excellent flow chart to assist in working with the person to understand the critical functions and reasons for stimming.
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Natalya
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September 17, 2025
WONDERFULLY explained and broken down! Such powerful words and use of terminology to empower those with "differences" in social, emotional and motor behaviors! THank you!
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Korbin
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September 16, 2025
Graphics
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Arianna
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September 8, 2025
Great outlook on stimming and using the correct language to explain to caregivers in practice.
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Member
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September 5, 2025
Providing insight on how one without autism may stim. Never really looked at the perspective of how 'I' might stem but yet not autistic. Changed how I may interpret stimming.
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Member
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September 2, 2025
Good information.
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Member
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September 2, 2025
Good perspective on how to approach stimming.
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april
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September 1, 2025
Great way to look and examine things differently
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Member
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August 31, 2025
I learned a couple things and have a new perspective on stimming. A good refresher and eye opener. The presenter was excellent.
by
Member
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August 28, 2025
Interesting points.
by
Member
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August 25, 2025
It addressed the multiple reasons for which an individual might engage in stimming
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Member
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August 25, 2025
This lecture really helped inform me how to look differently at stimming and be able to identify where the stim is coming from and if it is harmful or not.
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Member
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August 21, 2025
Very informative
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Michael
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August 19, 2025
Very nice breakdown of "behavior" and positive approach to addressing individual needs.
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Carrie
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August 18, 2025
The example of being burned and “stimming” to stay calm was very helpful!
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Member
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August 15, 2025
It provided with a different perspective on stimming and I can apply to my practice
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Paige
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August 13, 2025
Enjoyed a new perspective for stimming. Will be very helpful in practice.
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Kris
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August 11, 2025
I agree that there's always a reason for the stimming behavior and our jobs as OTs to help figure out why. I really liked the flow chart and looking at each person individually.
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Member
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August 10, 2025
The presenter's visuals and tables used allowed me to understand the concept.
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Gwendolyn
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August 10, 2025
I intend to share the information I learned with nearly all of the parents and teachers of children for whom I provide OT. This is a perspective that is long overdue and I hope it becomes more widely known and becomes the universally accepted understanding of stimming. Thank you!
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Member
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August 10, 2025
It explains the true nature of stimming.
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Linda
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August 4, 2025
I like the structure of the flowchart to help in problem solving when it comes to stimming. I found her ideas to be thought provoking and very relevant to my work.
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Member
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August 1, 2025
There were good questions asked to invite a deeper level of thinking. Good insight into other ways in which to view stimming behaviors.
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Madeline
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July 30, 2025
The imagery flow chart allowed me to picture how strategies could impact the patient.
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Paula
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July 30, 2025
The speaker is very passionate and well spoked about neuro-affirming theory related to stimming!
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Zalondra
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July 29, 2025
This course gave me a more objective way to look at stimming and how to approach clients that stim
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Member
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July 27, 2025
The speaker presented new information to expand my knowledge on stimming.
by
Member
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July 27, 2025
Reinforcing we need to support our clients in a safe manner
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Linda
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July 26, 2025
Good information
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Member
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July 25, 2025
Felt more applicable for use in treatment needed.
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Member
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July 25, 2025
Clear and concise information. I really liked the chart breakdown to help understand and tease out the reasoning for stimming.
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Cabrini
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July 23, 2025
The use of strength-based terminology to describe the complexity of Stimming and how to have a more holistic approach to addressing client needs.
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Member
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July 22, 2025
background behind stimming
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Judy
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July 22, 2025
As an EI therapist, I often identify stimming behaviors early, and I definitely am all about sleuthing as to why things are happening... so good to hear this in a presentation.
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Amy
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July 21, 2025
I appreciate that the presenter had recent personal clinical experience with the subject matter.
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Member
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July 18, 2025
knowledge base
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Nicole
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July 17, 2025
I learned a lot about a new view to stimming
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Mary-Gayle
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July 15, 2025
The presenter is such a strong advocate for the understanding of what we as therapists are really seeing and acceptance.
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Member
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July 15, 2025
The instructor was enthusiastic about the topic and had some great examples of stimming.
by
Member
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July 11, 2025
Applicable to my practice
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Marie
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July 10, 2025
This course brings a new perspective to "Stimming" and challenges the usual rhetoric around those "behaviors". This course sheds light on things that I now think should have been the common understanding; however, one may not have heard of or considered before. It is definitely a breath of fresh air and something that is worth pondering upon and being mindful of in OT practice.
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Kristen
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July 9, 2025
This course did a great job at explaining the occupational perspective and approach to stimming, along with very detailed explanations for stimming.
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Lisa
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July 9, 2025
The course went over helpful information regarding how stimming can help agencies and institutions be able to help them serve their client base, regarding professional environments.
by
Member
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July 8, 2025
She was so knowledgeable. She did not just read the slides, but gave information that led to deeper understanding.
by
Member
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June 30, 2025
Thorough presentation that has ignited interest in further exploration of this topic. I am excited to share what i've learned today with with my colleagues.
by
Member
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June 30, 2025
Excellent and well spoken. I love your view on stimming and ASD.
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Rebecca
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June 30, 2025
The presenter was very well informed. The content was very applicable to working in a school setting because this comes up all the time. I guess I missed what strategies were given to support stimming behaviors, other then trying to identify why the child may be engaging in it.
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Sheryl
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June 29, 2025
A very human and compassionate, yet professional, approach to the populations that we serve!
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Elsie
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June 29, 2025
This helped me understand more about stemming.
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Vickie
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June 27, 2025
Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L, is an enlightened individual sharing her excellent perspective on stimming. She has challenged the status quo on stimming behavior! Thank you! She shares a very true quote - "The opposite of belonging is fitting in". Now, let that sink in! Everyone should take this course. Short but mighty! Just do it!
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Member
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June 27, 2025
The thorough breakdown within the powerpoint presentation.
by
Member
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June 26, 2025
This OT is SUCH an important voice in our community! I learned so much about how to re-wire my thinking surrounding stimming. Truly great teacher and advocate.
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Member
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June 24, 2025
I liked that there were examples of stimming that occur in everyday life by everyone to put into perspective that it's not just those with Autism that stim and it's a natural part of life. I also found the flow chart helpful when considering the holistic approach.
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Allison
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June 24, 2025
Very thorough
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Member
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June 24, 2025
Evidence presented from adults that had therapy as a child
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janice
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June 24, 2025
Good visuals and explanations with examples.
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Rachelle
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June 24, 2025
Engaging and interesting
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Member
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June 23, 2025
I really liked the "alternative" / holistic viewpoint. Too many people force the cessation of stimming.
by
Member
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June 22, 2025
everything
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Lesa
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June 22, 2025
Helps to understand that stimming should not be noted as a negative motor skill.
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Member
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June 21, 2025
Ideas to approach stimming differently.
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Bobbi
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June 21, 2025
This presenter was amazing. Beautiful reminder of how important it is to not only use our professional knowledge, but also treat others with the respect and understanding that we all deserve.
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Member
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June 20, 2025
Speaker was very knowledgeable and educational about the topic.
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Member
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June 19, 2025
Helpful new perspective on stimming, just wishing for more guidance on how to handle injurious motor outputs if extinguishing stims is not advisable?
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Kimberly
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June 18, 2025
Valuable information, good dialogue and presentation of information
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Member
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June 17, 2025
Interesting course
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Member
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June 17, 2025
She gave deep perspectives on stimming that are not often considered.
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Member
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June 16, 2025
Having worked with neurodivergent individuals, I recognized how these behaviors can be useful for the individual. This lecture verified this belief and also gave some information that needs to be considered as well i.e. health issues, pain, etc. It was a good course and she was easy to listen to.
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