Years of being hypervigilant for my autistic children means Im now the overstimulated, hyper aware of everything and desperate to go home!
We talk so much about supporting our childrens sensory needs, emotional regulation, safety and comfort and we don't often talk about what it costs us over time.
I am constantly pre-empting, scanning, listening for changes in tone and making sure we can get to the nearest exit!
Anyone else got a nervous system that never stands down?