I understand that they get them but what happens exactly to them?
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I’m an occupational therapist. We deal with sensory processing.
Our sensory system can be compared to a glass of water. We all want our glass filled just the right amount. Not overflowing and not empty.
Some people’s glasses are bigger or smaller than others so they need different amounts of water. Sometimes people with autism have a very very small glass and their glass overflows much more quickly than others. When that overflow happens we call that sensory overload.
So imagine what you feel like when your glass overflows. Imagine if someone was clanging pots and pans in your face while you’re covered in insanely scratchy clothes while someone demands you to think straight and solve crazy math problems. It would be impossible. You might get angry and shout at them, or try to run away.
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