Experiencing sensory differences as an autistic person
Autism Central Podcast
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Exploring Sensory Experiences and Late Diagnoses of Autism
The chapter dives into guests' journeys before receiving an official autism diagnosis, reflecting on the confusion and fear they faced due to sensory differences. It discusses challenges like temperature sensitivity, finding safe spaces for sensory breaks, and the impact of internal sensations on emotions. The conversation also focuses on the difficulty of explaining unique sensory perceptions to non-autistic individuals and the discovery of sensory differences like visual snow in adulthood.
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