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[randomyeeker]

the autistic struggle of trying to say “please stop talking to me I don’t have the brain power to continue this conversation” without actually saying it

[randomyeeker]

“but you don’t seem autistic” thank you it’s called masking

[randomyeeker]

Autism is funny cuz I can’t talk properly but I can perform Elliot Smith’s entire discography on guitar

[randomyeeker]

I used to think i was weird but you know what maybe it’s just everyone else

[autispec-hours]

when you’re autistic so you’re not sure what you should be doing, but you’re aUTISTIC SO YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO ASK WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING EITHER

[randomyeeker]

It’s nice having friends who understand so you can just immediately say ‘what are we doing’ or ‘I’m confused’ without being judged

[autistic-af]

Clues to help you figure out if an autistic friend or loved one is in overload

Overload is basically the point where our Autistic brains can no longer handle input. It's not a meltdown or shutdown, but more of a mental checkout. Frequent overloads, however, can lead to meltdowns or shutdowns.

It's important not to assume that we will have overload only in loud or busy environments. Autistic brains often process information at a much slower pace than a NT brain, so even quiet environments can cause overload if something triggers it.

Note: not every autistic experience is the same and these are general guidelines only.

Common signs of overload:

Loss of facial expression or difficulties in making facial expressions. May start to exaggerate facial expressions, too, as they are struggling to mask.

Staring off into space, easily distracted, struggling to pay attention etc.

Increased stimming.

Difficulties in speaking such as stuttering, forgetting words, mixing up sounds, or difficulty speaking at all.

May try to cover their ears, eyes etc to sensory input.

Increased sensitivities and may include new or unique sensitivities.

Headaches or feeling physically sick such as sweating, stomach ache etc.

Fellow Autistics: what signs would you like for others to know?

[randomyeeker]

Sometimes when I’m having an overload especially in a classroom I still have enough energy to just signal people to STOP TALKING