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Autistic Inertia: Why It Happens and How to Support Task Initiation
Autistic inertia is a common experience for many autistic individuals, where starting, stopping, or switching tasks can feel nearly impossible, even when you want to act. Have you ever wanted to do something, really wanted to, but just couldn’t move? Not because you were tired or procrastinating, but because starting felt overwhelming. This experience can affect daily life in quiet but deeply impactful ways. What Is Autistic Inertia? Autistic inertia refers to the difficulty

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jul 9, 20253 min read
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