Know the difference: 📚Overstimulation or annoyance? Impact on Functioning: • Overstimulation: Sensory overload can significantly impair an individual's functioning, affecting their ability to participate in activities, communicate, or maintain social interactions during the episode. • Annoyance: While it can be distracting, annoyance usually does not impair an individual's overall functioning to the same degree. #autism #adhd #sensoryoverload #overstimulation #neurodivergent