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What Sensory Overload Feels Like (From the Inside) - HeyASD
What Sensory Overload Feels Like (From the Inside)
Sensory overload isn’t always loud or visible. For me, it’s the feeling of too many things happening at once. My body shuts down. My voice disappears. I feel alone in... Read more...
Tagless T-Shirts: What “Tagless” Really Means and What Actually Feels Comfortable
Tagless T-Shirts: What “Tagless” Really Means and What Actually Feels Comfortable
Tagless is a good start, but it is not the whole story. This guide breaks down what “tagless” really means, why some prints still irritate, and how to choose a... Read more...
Autistic Comfort Items: What Helps, Why It’s Okay, and How to Choose
Autistic Comfort Items: What Helps, Why It’s Okay, and How to Choose
Comfort is a need, not a reward. Here’s a calm, practical guide to autistic comfort items, what counts, why it helps, and how to pick what feels right. Read more...
Growing Up Autistic With Selective Mutism: What No One Understood
Growing Up Autistic With Selective Mutism: What No One Understood
Selective mutism isn’t defiance or shyness. For many autistic people, it’s what happens when the nervous system hits overwhelm and speech becomes inaccessible. This is a lived-experience-led guide that honours... Read more...
The Science of Comfort: How Sensory Blankets Support Autistic Minds and Bodies - heyasd.com
The Science of Comfort: How Sensory Blankets Support Autistic Minds and Bodies
Sensory blankets provide more than comfort—they offer deep pressure therapy that helps calm the body, soothe the mind, and create a sense of safety for autistic adults. Read more...
How Long Does Autistic Burnout Last? A Guide for Autistic Adults - heyasd.com
How Long Does Autistic Burnout Last? A Guide for Autistic Adults
Autistic burnout doesn’t have a fixed timeline. For some, it lasts days; for others, it can stretch into months or even years. This guide explores why recovery varies and how... Read more...
Autistic Burnout from Work: What It Is and How to Recover - heyasd.com
Autistic Burnout from Work: What It Is and How to Recover
Burnout hits differently when you’re autistic. This guide explores what autistic burnout at work feels like, how to recognize the signs, and what recovery can look like — without shame,... Read more...
Clothing Issues in Autistic Adults: Why It’s More Than Just Preference - heyasd.com
Clothing Issues in Autistic Adults: Why It’s More Than Just Preference
Why do so many autistic adults struggle with clothing? This gentle guide explores real sensory triggers, and how to feel more comfortable in your own skin. Read more...
Autistic and Hate Dancing? You’re Not Alone - heyasd.com
Autistic and Hate Dancing? You’re Not Alone
Many autistic adults dislike dancing, and that’s completely okay. From sensory overwhelm to social pressure, the dance floor isn’t for everyone. This article explores why dancing can feel uncomfortable, validates... Read more...
Autistic Overwhelm: How to Recognize, Prevent & Recover from Sensory and Emotional Overload - heyasd.com
Autistic Overwhelm: How to Recognize, Prevent & Recover from Sensory and Emotional Overload
Autistic overwhelm isn’t about overreacting — it’s a real, neurological response to too much input, too fast. This guide explores what it feels like, how to recognize the signs early,... Read more...
Grief and Autism: How Autistic People Experience Loss and Bereavement - heyasd.com
Grief and Autism: How Autistic People Experience Loss and Bereavement
Grief touches everyone, but for autistic adults the process often looks different. Misunderstanding these differences can leave people isolated. This guide explores autistic grief and how to support it with... Read more...
Autism & Weighted Blankets: A Comprehensive Guide - heyasd.com
Autism & Weighted Blankets: A Comprehensive Guide
What are the benefits of weighted blankets for adults with autism? Discover the benefits, precautions and answers to FAQs here. Read more...

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