Autism Sensory Issues - [Why YOU Have Them]

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Autism sensory issues can happen for a few reasons, the most common being that there is an overload of sensory input to an autistic persons brain.

This happens because the autistic brain is wired differently to that of a typical person and the autistic individual will have a heightened perception of most if not all senses.

This can create a very triggering experience for a person on the autism spectrum and cause them to have a sensory overload and eventual burnout of meltdown due to this.

There are versions steps we can take to avoid these see my earlier video on hacks for sensory processing.

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[cd]

I think one part of sensory processing disorder that is most over looked is the clumsiness that comes with it. People tend to think we are just careless and can't pay attention and the more overloaded we get that clumsiness gets amplified.

[SpartacusPlanktonpants]

Prickly labels and stitching in clothes, it's like having a cactus in your shirt/trousers/pants

[TheArtofFugue]

Man oh man, I can’t wait for the day that none of us have to “explain ourselves, and our “differences””

[LiaLikeALie]

I'm an autistic minor (over 13) and i have extremely bad sensory issues I wear noise canceling headphones everywhere I go and today I left them in the car when I was getting to school and I just cried all day and I tried really hard not to stim but at recess I was playing with my stuffed dragon and unicorn and a kid jokingly snatched the dragon from me and threw it across the playground. I watched as my dragon flew across the playground, and I turned to him and screamed louder than I've ever screamed before at him. My eyes were closed, and then I opened them. There were 5 kids behind him and the horror on their faces (especially his), and I was too stunned, and I was absolutely terrified at the look on their faces it all of that only lasted 5 seconds but I managed to mutter out "Youre...a...MEANIE!"to him then quickly walking away to grab my dragon. I never scream. I never like to scream and it was so odd for me to do so. I apologized to him to many yet not enough times today.

[CtDDtC]

As far back as I can remember, I have had extreme sensitivity to anything touching me. In one of my earlier memories, I recall having to go to school for the first time, and how my mother set out some "school clothes" for me to wear. As soon as they were on me, I felt like every nerve ending was being hyper-stimulated. It shifted into feeling like an itch that went bone deep. I started taking the clothes off and I got yelled at. I tried to explain that I didn't like the way they felt, but it was quickly chalked up to me being "difficult". Every school day was pure Hell. All day I obsessed about getting home and taking the clothes off so I could put on my pajamas or sweatpants and a tee shirt. To make matters worse, I discovered I had extreme sensitivity to florescent lighting. I'm not sure if it is the almost imperceivably rapid flickering, or that it is just so ambient and coming from all angles. In any case, 5 to 10 minutes under florescent lighting triggers a cascade of overwhelming sensory input. That triggers my sound sensitivity as well as all my other senses. They would spiral out of control until I was sitting there having a silent meltdown. Then, like clockwork, the teacher would call on me for something. I was lucky if I had been able to somewhat keep up with what was being said, but often I just looked like a complete idiot... which was met with laughter from the other students. I received regular whippings for my poor grades, but one particular time when I brought home mostly Ds, I got the most severe whipping of my life. It scarred me figuratively and literally. When I was about 15, I discovered that drinking alcohol would dull my senses a bit, so I would sneak a beer or some alcoholic beverage into school so that I could discreetly drink it before my first class, and then pop a Hall's Mentho-lyptus cough drop in my mouth to cover the smell. It helped, but wasn't even close to being 100%, but it allowed me to at least pay some attention and keep my grades at a "whipping free" level. I think the main reason my parents were so upset, was that I tested at an IQ of 162, and my teachers were always telling them that I was extremely intelligent... gifted was often a word they used, but that I just didn't seem to want to apply myself, or that I just didn't care about my schoolwork. I was terrified by the notion of college and even more so at the idea of working at a company that required me to wear a button up shirt and tie. I made the decision to skip college and get a job as a janitor of grounds keeper. Pretty much any job that I could wear comfortable clothes of my own choosing. I later worked for a company on an assembly line. It was repetitive and I could wear my own clothes, but when they offered me a promotion that I really wanted because it paid a LOT more, I was told I would have to go to the local University to get my Certificate in Computer Information Systems. They said they would pay for the classes, so I went to my Primary care physician and tried to explain my sensory issues. Autism didn't even cross my mind, nor his. Thinking it was an anxiety issue, he prescribed me venlafaxine. Interestingly enough, it really helped quite a bit. Again, not perfect, but so much better than nothing. Of course, I still have all the other challenges of being autistic, but at least I was able to sit under the lighting for hours at a time, and I could manage to tolerate the clothing requirements of my new position. They still were very uncomfortable, but it was no longer a deal breaker. After that, I was just "the eccentric computer guy" who was always fussing with his clothing.

[Leo-yowz]

For me I am terrible in busy situations. For example a children’s party the other day with a lot going on music, kids running around, flashing lights, people talking etc I am hardly able to have a conversation with anyone as I just can’t concentrate on them. Anyone else experience this? It can be very debilitating. Glasses and headphones do help but obviously not in situations such as these

[darkangelprincess]

I had to watch this twice because I zoned out the first time. When I listen to the same for a long time, like watching multiple videos from the same YouTuber, I zone out

[Diamondphobe]

I'm a HGV driver. One thing I notice is how shakey/bouncy the trucks are. Mercs are a NIGHTMARE. After an hour I just want to throw the keys at someone. Trying to explain it is difficult. All drivers hate Mercs but for me it's meltdown-inducing.

Baseball cap helps with light, I wear earplugs constantly but there is NOTHING I can do about that shaking.

[fisch]

When I’m overwhelmed my ears start thumping to every syllable when people are talking and I can literally feel every syllable as a pounding in my head and ears and it gets too much and tires me out.

[lauragreece]

I’d have to say the best description I’ve found when I’m having a sensory episode would be “my skin feels too tight for my body” it’s the only way I can describe the way it affects me so hard. I feel like I’m being suffocated by my own body

[erik]

Some of the shops near my house actually really good with autistic customers 🥰 last night when getting a snack the clerk instantly was like YOU FORGOT YOUR SUNGLASSES :o and typed on my total before I got up so I could leave faster. one keeps the lights always really low and uses bags specifically that are less loud/don't crinkle. Wide isles so you don't feel crowded in. They serve hot food as well and if you order something to go ask if you want any changes and specifics about texture (firm or soft bread, how hot, melted or unmelted cheese that kinda stuff)

[NiecyCatz]

Hi Dan,
I enjoy your videos very much. I have recently been diagnosed with Austism and I have struggled with sensory issues all my life. Labeled a picky eater, can only wear certain fabrics, high pitched sounds are very painful. Being around or listening to people talking exhausts me. I find your videos very comforting. Thank you. Have a great day.

[HD-gnxr]

I have recently been diagnosed with autism. My older brother is autistic and was diagnosed very young. I find your videos very helpful, particularly talking about girls who get missed.

However, I am struggling with my diagnosis. I’m unsure where the line will be drawn if the spectrum keeps getting wider and wider then will everyone be diagnosed eventually?
My mum really doesn’t believe I am but I am aware that she is comparing me to my brother and his traits are much more apparent.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

[zakbrand]

I have sensory processing disorder. Love your channel

[johnhaugen]

You always have great information! Thanks for sharring

[larchman]

I strongly suspect I'm asd but don't seem too be bothered by most of these things to much. But don't like florescent lights or loud bass coming from cars is like an assault on my ears (I think they should get tickets) and busy shopping centers make me grumpy and tired but that can be said for anyone I guess.

[mekam.]

You really are fantastic! I love this technique so much. I use it a lot now.

[jezebeltourmaline]

I call it sensory overload. When too many noise happening at once. With most lights. I like colour lights though. Christmas lights. Carnival lights. More so the bright white or yellow lights. I use my headphones a lot. I wear sunglasses a lot. Even inside. I cant hold a phone to my ear. I have to put it on speaker phone or use my head phones. People are rude about the sunglasses thing. Think Im weird or on drugs. Im not. Im 4 years clean and sober.

[vjohnson]

Never been diagnosed and don't really know how, but I have a lot of issues like this. Never could stand Styrofoam, garlic, bright light, corduroy, velvet, high pitched noises and a few others.

[ThatOne]

I don't see i as an issue I see it as a gift of alert state like a spidy sense XP