The sleep-wake cycles of Autistic adults also differ, on average, from the circadian rhythms of neurotypicals,13 and many of us experience sleep disorders.14 One reason that we may need more sleep than others is just how tiring it is for us to be in the world. Sensory overload, social overwhelm, and the pressures of masking all significantly drain our batteries. This means many of us are not well suited to a nine-to-five job, and keep other hours instead.
