Autism Chrysalis

Category: Sensory

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Is It Anxiety Or Sensory Stuff?

Anxiety and sensory stuff can be difficult to pick apart, so I’d like to talk a bit about them and how they can intersect.

How To Build Self-Trust

I occasionally ask about physical sensations when coaching, and there’s a very specific reason for that. Here’s how simply asking starts to build self-trust.

The Impact Of Internal Awareness On Your Energy Levels

Here’s an explanation on how being aware of your body’s signals helps you manage your energy.

Is it rude for Autistics to spend holidays in their room?

Is it rude for Autistics to spend holiday gatherings in their room, or opt out, instead of with the family? Is it promoting bad behavior? And how do you explain it to family members?

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When You Want To Integrate Body Stuff But Can’t

How do you follow the advice to integrate sensory awareness when you’re not getting info from your body?

When You Start Feeling Sensory Stuff and It’s All More Annoying, Here’s What to Do Next

A common experience with later identified Autistics who start figuring out all the sensory stuff that they’ve been shutting out, is that instead of things getting better, everything is more annoying.

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Cheap Sensory Products You Might Already Have

Sensory objects are often very helpful, but spending a lot of money on them might not work for you. Here’s some ideas for cheap sensory products.

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Sensory Moments Intro

Lots of us are trained as we grow up to ignore our internal signals of what we need. There’s a lot of different aspects in there to unpack, and I’m going to address one of them.