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An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

Imagine sitting in a quiet house and hearing a faint sound. On its own, you might barely notice it. Now imagine that same sound paired with a small movement in your peripheral vision. Neither signal ...