Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Fidgeting(also: Stimming, Self-stimulatory behaviour)
- Repetitive body movements or object manipulation — such as tapping, spinning, clicking, or squeezing — that serve self-regulatory functions including maintaining focus, managing stress, regulating energy levels, and processing sensory input. For people with ADHD, autism, and…
- Flat Affect(also: Blunted Affect, Reduced Expressiveness)
- Flat affect refers to a significant reduction in the outward expression of emotions, where a person shows little or no visible emotional response through facial expressions, voice tone, or body language. In the context of accessibility and neurodiversity, flat affect is commonly…
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