💥 What looks like quirky habits or fidgeting might actually be proprioceptive stimming showing up differently than you expect in undiagnosed autistic adults. When people constantly adjust their posture, apply pressure to their body, or engage in repetitive movements, it’s often dismissed as restlessness or bad habits. ❤️‍🩹 Proprioceptive stimming helps regulate the nervous system by providing deep pressure and body awareness—but most people don’t realize they’re doing it for sensory regulation