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The Neurodiverging Podcast

Autistic Overwhelm or Trauma? with Danielle Sullivan

Apr 10, 2025
18:50

We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very different places. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right kind of support to your autistic loved ones. Today, we're going to break it all down in a way that's neurodivergent-affirming and backed by the neuroscience.


Transcript and show notes: http://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-overwhelm-or-trauma


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