One of the hardest things for me is sensory overload. Bright lights, loud sounds and too many people talking can all feel like too much at once.
#MyAutismJourney – Susana Novais Santos Olá! Chamo-me Susana Novais Santos, sou uma mulher portuguesa autista, activista e neurocientista. Sei que sou autista desde pequena, mas só recentemente abracei a advocacia autista. É uma enorme honra participar na Academia de Autoadvocacia Autista como formadora. Está a ser uma experiência profundamente enriquecedora. O Projecto ACTIVATE tem, para…
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A #MyAutismJourney story by Susana Novais Santos Hello! My name is Susana Novais Santos, I am a Portuguese autistic woman, activist, and neuroscientist. I’ve known I’ve been autistic since I was little, but only recently have I embraced autistic advocacy. It’s a great honor to participate in the Autistic Self-Advocacy Academy as a trainer. It’s…
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Sempre me senti deslocado, como uma criança perdida num mundo de sensações avassaladoras e regras que não conseguia entender.
I always felt out of place, like a child lost in a world of overwhelming sensations and rules I couldn’t understand.