Sensory Overload and Autism Explained
Do you often feel overwhelmed in busy environments with bright lights, loud noises, or strong smells? You could be suffering from sensory overload.
Sensory overload is a common challenge for autistic people, making everyday situations like supermarkets or crowded places difficult to navigate.
In this video, Adele Burton Bailey, a psychotherapist at Manchester Wellbeing Centre, explains what sensory overload is, why it happens, and practical strategies to help manage it.
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00:00 Intro
00:46 What is sensory overload?
02:15 How sensory overload triggers anxiety
03:19 Tip 1: Ground techniques
04:55 Tip 2: Prepare yourself
05:52 Tip 3: Establish a routine
06:55 Tip 4: Distract yourself
07:16 Tip 5: Workplace adjustments
08:03 Tip 6: Get professional support
08:23 Outro
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