Should stimming be limited, shaped, or simply understood better?
In Part 3 of this six-part conversation, Temple Grandin shares her lived experience of stimming, sensory regulation, and learning how to function in a world that isn’t built for autistic nervous systems. She explains why control and context matter, how sensory sensitivities can change over time, and what helped her build impulse control, tolerance, and independence without overwhelm.
This episode offers practical, grounded insight for parents, carers, educators, and clinicians navigating questions around autism, stimming, masking, sensory processing, and support strategies—without fear-based narratives or oversimplified answers.
🎧 In this episode:
– Stimming and self-regulation
– Sensory sensitivity and desensitisation
– Masking, fatigue, and social tolerance
– Supporting independence over time
Part 3 of a 6-part interview series with Temple Grandin.
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