Hi, I have a query about possible signs you might find in someone who could have ASD. I'm been made aware by others and sometimes noticed myself that I have a habit of beard picking and pulling my beard hair out, it feels like an urge to do it and sometimes I'm not aware I'm doing this I believe it's called trichotillomania or sometimes but not too often legs bobbing or I find myself, for example, when taking the bus and I'm playing say with the bus ticket n my hand constantly folding it and seems to calm my nerves. I'm not aware or haven't been made aware that I do the stimming commonly seen in those with ASD such as clapping, clicking or involuntary hand movements.
Is it common to see all signs of stimming in those with ASD?
Maybe the things I find myself doing may be down to other related reasons.
