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‘Flap Your Hands' breaks stimming stigma

caption: An illustration from "Flap Your Hands." (Courtesy of Lee & Low Books)
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An illustration from "Flap Your Hands." (Courtesy of Lee & Low Books)

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People with autism often face a stigma for stimming, repetitive behaviors to regulate emotions that can sometimes look like someone flapping their hands or wiggling their fingers.

The children’s book “Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming” presents an opposing narrative: that stimming is natural and wonderful, taking families through a colorful journey of acceptance and joy.

Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with author and illustrator Steve Asbell.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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