Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
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Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
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