Autism Central Podcast
Experiencing sensory differences as an autistic person
May 13, 2024
Autistic adults Holly, Loren, and Stu discuss sensory differences, including late diagnosis struggles, managing internal sensations, unique pain thresholds, and practical tips for self-advocacy and sensory breaks. They emphasize the importance of validating sensory needs for autistic individuals.
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Quick takeaways
- Late-diagnosed autistic individuals share sensory sensitivity challenges like temperature fluctuations and audio discrimination, highlighting the importance of accommodations and self-advocacy.
- Managing sensory issues involves understanding interception, pain perception variations, and promoting self-awareness for proactive health management, emphasizing advocacy, safe spaces, and supportive strategies.
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Lauren and Stu Share Sensory Experiences
Lauren and Stu, both late diagnosed autistic individuals, discuss their sensory experiences. Lauren talks about being sensitive to temperature changes and struggling with sensory sensitivities in school. Stu shares his challenges with audio discrimination and tension-related pain, emphasizing the importance of accommodations and self-advocacy in managing sensory issues.
