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Autistic Inertia: It’s Not Just “Laziness” or “Stubbornness”
Have you ever wanted to do something— really wanted to —but just… couldn’t move? Not because you were tired. Not because you were procrastinating. But because starting felt like trying to lift a boulder with your bare hands. This experience is known as autistic inertia, and for many autistic people, it shapes daily life in quiet but deeply impactful ways. What Is Autistic Inertia? Autistic inertia refers to the difficulty in starting, stopping, or switching tasks, even when t

Mema Mansouri
Jul 92 min read
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