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There are times where I have a hard time explaining what I go through when I’m feeling overstimulated and having a meltdown to others. Sometimes I’ll give the example of “You know the scene from Spongebob Squarepants where Mr. Krabs is overwhelmed and everything is spinning?” or I’ll say “Everything all at once.” If I think they’re not going to “get it,” I simply say, “It’s complicated.” When it comes to my meltdowns, I feel as though I’m unable to find my voice…as if something has snatched it away from me. I feel all my senses going haywire and withdraw into myself.

How do you describe your sensory overload and meltdowns to others? I’d love to know.

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Tap or click to listen to the newest installment of Today’s Autistic Moment. Autistic Adults and Living Independently. My guest is Dan (DJ) Carmichael and Autistic Adult and the co-owner of GT Independence. Hope you click or tap on the link and enjoy.

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During this episode of Today’s Autistic Moment, my guest Ellie Wilson, the Executive Director of The Autism Society of Minnesota talks about why it is so important to move from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance. Tap or click on the lonk to listen to this excellent conversation.

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