What is autistic sensory overload and how do they relate to the '5' senses?

Sensory overload is a major hallmark of the autistic spectrum and all autistic people suffer with sensory overload that is inflamed by at least one or more of the ‘5’ senses in the human body. When there’s an over or under sensitivity to any of these ‘5’ senses to an autistic person, this leads to an overwhelming state of anxiety and distress that makes it hard for the autistic person to manage their current situation or environment to cope and desperately seek sanctuary or comfort in their special interests.

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