Question for parents about stimming

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Why is it so important to stop kids from stimming, if the stims are not injurious to the child or others? If the child enjoys rocking or hand-flapping, is it really such a problem? I know autistic people in various locations... some in institutions, and they have mentioned being punished for rocking, hand-flapping or making up their own words. I just don't understand why it's considered so bad.

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