Term ID: T4070

Overstimulation

/overstimulation/
Excessive sensory or cognitive input that overwhelms processing capacity and impairs functioning or comfort.
Example: Autistic individuals becoming distressed in loud, crowded environments due to sensory processing sensitivities.

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Reference: Dunn (1997)