Published 13:04 23 May 2025 GMT+1

Psychologist reveals signs of 'stimming' in undiagnosed autistic children that often get missed

Dr Elena Touroni from the Chelsea Psychology Clinic discussed the five most common, yet subtle signs of autism in children

Rhianna Benson

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Topics: Health, Mental Health, Life, Parenting

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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Psychologist reveals signs of 'stimming' in undiagnosed autistic children that often get missed

Dr Elena Touroni from the Chelsea Psychology Clinic discussed the five most common, yet subtle signs of autism in children

Psychologist reveals signs of 'stimming' in undiagnosed autistic children that often get missed

Dr Elena Touroni from the Chelsea Psychology Clinic discussed the five most common, yet subtle signs of autism in children

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