What is Autism Sensory Overload and how do you help it? This video is all about autism sensory overloads. Sensory overload in adults can occur at any point in an autistic persons life due to the unpredictable nature of autism. But sensory autism symptoms are quite similar as they are all based around the senses. An autistic person may not have all of the sensory issues present for every sense but, they may have just sensitivity to sign or sound etc. That being said, an autistic person can also b

Around 8 in 10 autistic people process sensory information differently. Some are over-sensitive, some are under-sensitive. This is what it's like to experience sensory overload. Join us as we learn All About Autism ❤️ #AutismOnSAYS | SAYS

Sensory overloads aren’t “bad behaviour.” They’re a genuine neurological response. But most DLA forms never show that clearly and that’s why many children get under-awarded. . Here’s how to describe it so decision makers understand: 1. Use the right language. Say “sensory overload”, “distress reaction”, or “shutdown/meltdown due to sensory triggers.” Avoid emotional words like “tantrum.” The DWP looks for medical-style clarity. . 2. Explain what actually triggers it. Example: “Loud noises, brigh