Your Sensory Experiences Are Valid & Real

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When I spend time in online forums or speaking to other autistic people in person, one of the things that I notice is how often we have been told that our sensory experiences are impossible.

“You can’t possibly get a headache from a fluorescent lightbulb.”

“The irritation from your polyester clothing is all in your head.”