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Scenario

How autistic parents navigate sensory overwhelm with their children

I'm autistic and my sensory needs are so intense that I can't handle my own child crying without having a meltdown.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental love conflicts with neurological limitations that make caregiving physically overwhelming.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neurodivergent identity — autism and ADHD?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.