Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior)
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Characteristics of Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior)
How common is Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior)?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 22.11% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior).
Percentage of kids with Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior) by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 511 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 4% | 22 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 11% | 60 mentions |
| Weekly | 10% | 55 mentions |
| Monthly | 6% | 31 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 14 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 10% | 54 mentions |
| Once | 4% | 19 mentions |
| Never | 53% | 285 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 22 mentions |
| Severe | 6% | 33 mentions |
| Moderate | 11% | 58 mentions |
| Mild | 18% | 93 mentions |
| Not at All | 60% | 305 mentions |
Discussion of Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior)
What was your approach to Stimming (repetitive, soothing behavior)? What were the results?
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