Why Autistic Sensory Issues Aren’t What You Think

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Sensory processing challenges of being autistic are real – and still misunderstood. Watch to learn 5 things that people always seem to get wrong about autistic sensory processing differences. 🎥 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/apOo6HFOTlE #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic #auticate ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. ✨ DOWNLOAD the quiz: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl/2148672019 🎙️ What would you add to this list? Which of these resonated with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ to help us all learn what autism can look like in real life for autistic adults and help more people better understand the autistic experience, beyond the diagnostic criteria. Also, the autistic experience is unique to each individual, so we appreciate hearing all of your voices and experiences! ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. 30 Signs You're Masking Autism: https://youtu.be/i2Na0e2GeI0 2. ADHD vs. Autism: https://youtu.be/rihlhHR3tow 3. Autism in Women: https://youtu.be/vS8y9KBJczM 4. 5 Signs It's Both: https://youtu.be/ZlFSeamEJbA 5. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ 6. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 7. Cognitive Distortions: https://youtu.be/Ek6V4F6nWM8 8. How to Unmask: https://youtu.be/qIj_8Xs50WA 📚 LEARN MORE 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 2. Experiences of older people with autism (2017): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1362361316680914 3. Sensory processing differences in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (2023): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10687592/ 4. Auditory processing in autism (2012): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22155284/ 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-friendly-apparel 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Is it about noise? 2:02 Just over (or under) sensitive? 3:01 Is this an overreaction? 4:46 So how do you manage it? 5:53 Doesn’t this go away when you get older? 6:57 Different operating system #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autistictraits #autismtips #autismsigns #signsofautism #sensoryissues #sensoryprocessing #sensoryoverload