Misfit Minute 27: That Time I Learned About... Sensory Overload in Autism (A Simple Moment That Changed Everything)
About this episode
The episode shares a personal story about understanding sensory overload in autism through a significant moment in a speech therapy room.
A quick story from early in my autism journey that completely shifted how I understand sensory overload. One small moment in a speech therapy room turned into a lifelong reminder: we may be in the same space, but experiencing it in very different ways. Key Takeaways • Sensory overload isn’t always visible—A child may be overwhelmed even when the environment feels “normal” to us • Not all brains filter the same way—Some learners hear, see, and feel everything at once • Small...
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