Everybody Stims is a gentle children’s book written to help kids understand stimming in a kind, simple way.
I am the mother of a 9-year-old autistic boy. I wrote this book to help explain some of my son’s behaviors to other children—why he rocks, moves his hands, hums, or needs certain movements to feel calm and safe.
I am not a clinician, therapist, or autism expert. The words in this book are based on my own observations as a parent, our lived experiences, and the many conversations we’ve had together.
This story is meant to normalize stimming, build empathy, and remind children that everyone has ways their bodies move to feel okay. Some stims are easy to see. Some are quiet. All are human.
Everybody Stims is written for children, but it’s also a helpful conversation starter for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to talk about neurodiversity with honesty and respect.
This book is not a guide or a diagnosis. It is a window into one child’s experience—and an invitation to understand one another a little better.
