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tankhughes commented on the word distinct anxiety
distinct anxiety, also called autism-distinct anxiety, is a form of anxiety related to disturbances in the comfort of an autistic person - being disconnected from their schedule, stims, interests, safe foods, preferred sensory environment, etc. Has something to do with amygdala size. https://neurosciencenews.com/amygdala-autism-anxiety-20054/
March 8, 2023