You are just trying to get through your day. Maybe you are working, running errands, or sitting in a coffee shop, when suddenly everything becomes too much. The lights feel too bright, the background noise is impossible to filter, your clothes feel itchy or tight, and even the thought of responding to one more message feels overwhelming. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing sensory overload. Sensory overload in adults is common among autistic people, adults with A
