My Top 10 Sensory Overload Environments

Sensory Overload is one of my greatest autism related struggles. While I’ve learned to manage multiple environments, I’ve discovered over the years there are certain places that withdraw enormous amounts of energy from my sensory bank.

In most cases I am able to manage these environments for a short period of time, usually 2-3 hours, but the effects can often leave me incapacitated for a day or two.

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Below is my top 10 places/environments that have the potential to push me into sensory overload.

Outdoor concerts

Amusement parks

Outdoor sporting events

Bowling alleys/arcades

Indoor water parks

Airports

Indoor sporting events

Church

Conferences (with lots of people)

Indoor music concerts

The common theme for many of these environments are sudden changes in sound volume, intensity, and pitch. Screaming, clapping, and certain musical instruments can be overwhelming. In addition a combination of smells and lighting issues can also be challenging.

That’s my list. What yours?

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