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Life on High Volume: The Ups and Downs of Hypersensitivity
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott share their lived experiences with sensory hypersensitivity — from painful sounds, bright lights, and strong smells to the surprising joys of heightened senses.
They explore:
Why sensory overload is so disabling for autistic & ADHD adults
The difference between hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity
How noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, and environmental changes can help
The emotional side of hypersensitivity: empathy, overstimulation & burnout
Reframing sensitivity as both a challenge and a hidden strength
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