10. Emotional Overload

Some autistic people are over-sensitive to emotional warmth. The person may experience negative responses, and these can sometimes be aggressive. The person may experience a surge of pain, it feels as if they are being attacked – like being 'hit by an emotional taser'. Such responses can be triggered by a variety of positive or warm approaches by the communication partner. The person may be sensitive to being spoken to directly, being praised, being called by their name, eye contact and so on. Where possible, avoid triggers. Phoebe Caldwell Official Website: http://phoebecaldwell.co.uk Books Available on Amazon by Phoebe Caldwell: https://amzn.to/2NE6g18