I understand that they get them but what happens exactly to them?
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It varies in severity, since “Autism” describes multiple conditions ranging from just about normal, to genius, to severely disabled. In it’s mildest form (this is how it is for me) it’s discomfort at excessive noise or exhaustion from social interaction. I think many people can relate, excessive noise, like hearing a vacuum cleaner can trigger discomfort. A bright light when trying to sleep can be annoying. In severe autism, I can’t say for sure since such people may not be able to communicate, but I imagine certain stimuli can be almost unbearable, like being extremely hungover, sleep deprived or ill, you can’t stand all light and sound to the point of physical illness or pain. Basically, it’s a more sensitive brain that can’t block things out being bombarded by certain stimuli that others can usually just ignore.
Edit: if anyone reading has smoked too much cannabis, you’ll know that extreme sensitivity that can be panic inducing, it’s that.
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