© 2012 Some people with autism have difficulty processing intense, multiple sensory experiences at once.
"This animation give the viewer a glimpse into sensory overload, and how often our sensory experiences intertwine in everyday life."
A video that will move you and you may want to share with teachers, students, parents and staff.
powerful video showing sensory overload
Sensory overload occurs when one or more of the body's senses experiences over stimulation from the environment. There are many environmental elements that impact an individual. Sensory overload has been used as a means of torture, and is common in the autistic community.