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Sensory issues aren't about fear.
They're causing physical pain.
So I see a lot of people (mostly not actually autistic people) talking about
sensory issues in terms of fear. They'll say things like "oh, he's afraid of the
vacuum."
This, of course, isn't correct. It's not that the person is afraid of the vacuum, it's
that it's literally causing them pain. Like, literally. If you put an autistic person in
an FMRI and expose them to one of their sensory issues you'll see their pain
centres light up.
So, why is this a problem? Well, most people view fear as something that can
be overcome. So they'll look down on people that let themselves be controlled
by it. Which isn't good. The other thing is that the tried and tested way to
overcome fear is through exposure therapy. However, if the thing is pain and
not fear, all you're going to do is numb yourself from the pain. Which is
generally not the best way to deal with things.
So, if you're autistic, remember that your sensory issues are part of how your
brain physically works, and you can't just will yourself out of them. If you're not
autistic, don't dismiss people's sensory issues so flippantly. Rember it's literally
causing them pain.
Source: jimjongjung
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@nektworks As usual, suffering builds character.
@iamtakingiteasy @nektworks the dude with scoliosis who works 9-5 every day in a factory does not care about the "pain" you experience when you hear a vacuum cleaner, faggot
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