Written by Dr. Lauren, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L If you’re an autistic adult (or the parent of an autistic teen) there’s a good chance you know this feeling: You were functioning fine for a while, maybe even thriving... and then out of nowhere, everything becomes too overwhelming. Things that used to feel manageable suddenly take all your energy. The smallest task feels impossible. Noise feels louder. Lights feel brighter. Your body feels heavier. Your emotions feel closer to the surf