overstimulation isn’t a weakness..here’s why you’re more sensitive to loud noises or itchy fabrics 👇🏼 being easily overwhelmed by sounds, lights, smells, or touch is a common experience for trauma survivors 🥹 overstimulation occurs when your brain is overwhelmed with more sensory input than it can process effectively 😮‍💨 when you experience overstimulation, your nervous system responds by activating the sympathetic nervous system, also known as the “fight or flight” response 🥹 this respons

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Many children with autism look away when spoken to, not out of avoidance, but adaptation. Looking away helps them focus on auditory input without overstimulation from visual cues, allowing them to better process what’s being said. #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #UnderstandingAutism #AutismSupport | Coffee With Dr. Stewart Podcasts