Motion Seeking

The term for when autistic individuals enjoy or seek out the feeling of movement is "vestibular seeking" or "vestibular input seeking." The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, is responsible for balance, spatial orientation, and the sense of movement. 

A less technical term for when autistic individuals enjoy or seek out the feeling of movement is "motion seeking" or simply "loving movement." This describes the desire for activities like spinning, swinging, rocking, or jumping because they find the sensation calming, enjoyable, or regulating. It’s often referred to in everyday language as "craving motion" or "needing to move."

This type of sensory seeking is often part of sensory processing differences commonly associated with autism. Activities that provide vestibular input can help with self-regulation, focus, and emotional well-being.