‘Flap Your Hands' breaks stimming stigma

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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.

Asbell will appear at the National Book Festival on Aug. 24.