Autism and lack of safety 🛟

Here are some things which, interestingly, are common in autistic people but can also be general indicators of anxiety or fear.

1. Difficulty distinguishing voices from background noise.

2. Digestion problems, sometimes culminating in IBS.

3. Strong attachment to routine and panic when it fails.

4. Persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep.

There will be other things, I think 🤔 ... thoughts?

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