2000, Karyn Seroussi, Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery, Simon & Schuster (2000), →ISBN, page 130:
She was a lot less "stimmy" and spaced out.
2003, Bryna Siegel, Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals, Oxford University Press (2003), →ISBN, page 59:
Then I notice that there is much discussion on the video about not letting the child "stim," have his "stimmy" toy, or have a certain item because he "stims" too much.
2007, Kenneth Bock & Cameron Stauth, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders, Ballantine Books (2008), →ISBN, page 27:
He was fidgety, stimmy, and his eyes wandered aimlessly.
2007, Teresa A. Cardon, Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (2007), →ISBN, page 29:
If your child enjoys spinning blocks, opening and closing doors, wandering in circles, or other activities that are seen as "autistic" or "stimmy," remember that these activities can be turned into effective interactions!!!
2008, Anne Reynolds, quoted in Merope Pavlides, Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2008), →ISBN, page 150:
It's good because even if she comes in really agitated and stimmy, you put her on a horse and it really calms her down.
2008, Chantal Sicile-Kira, Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More - 10 Essential Abilities Every Child Needs and Deserves to Learn, Perigee (2008), →ISBN, page 87:
Although he tried and dutifully complied, of all the activities we taught him, swimming and doing wooden puzzles were the only activities he ever really got interested in and ever asked for. Even those activities were done in his "stimmy" way.
2010, James Coplan, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Create the Brightest Future for Your Child with the Best Treatment Options, Bantam Books (2010), →ISBN, page 135:
He continues to have episodes of agitation, pacing, or "stimmy" behavior, although his parents feel the risperidone helps somewhat.