Exploring Autism Types: Four Unique Biological Profiles
In 2025, researchers from Princeton and the Simons Foundation studied more than 5,000 autistic people. They found autism types: four distinct biological subtypes, each with…
Author: Johan Lammers, MSc
I founded sensoryoverload.info after being diagnosed with AuDHD in my early forties. Through this platform, I share what I continue to learn, in the hope that it helps neurodivergent adults feel less alone, better understand themselves, and find approaches that fit their lives. I draw on my MSc in Psychology, years of hyperfocused neurodiversity research, and my own ongoing experience of living with AuDHD.
I’d love to connect with others in the neurodivergent community on LinkedIn and/or X.
50 Tips for High School with ADHD & Anxiety Symptoms
High school with ADHD ⚡ and anxiety 😰 can feel overwhelming – but small daily habits, supports, and tools can help you thrive. 🧭 How…
40 Causes of Neurodivergent Burnout
“Burnout often begins long before the collapse. It starts in the daily cost of adapting, coping, masking, pushing, and recovering too little.” Neurodivergent burnout can…
Social & Relational Self-Care: Why It Matters
Self-care is often imagined as something you do alone — meditation, journaling, exercise. But one of the most powerful forms of self-care lives in our…
Anxiety Research in 2025: What Scientists Are Discovering
At Sensory Overload, we stay on top of the latest science so you don’t have to. Anxiety disorders remain among the most common mental health…
100 ADHD Daily Life Tips
This list isn’t about doing everything — it’s about finding one or two tips that click for you and make life a bit lighter. Pick…
Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery: 40 Practical Ways to Regain Energy
Neurodivergent burnout can feel like losing access to parts of yourself. Tasks that once felt manageable may suddenly feel heavy. Sensory input may become harder…
Rebuilding Fragile Neurodivergent Self-Esteem
For many neurodivergent people, autistic, ADHD, gifted, or otherwise sensitive minds, self-esteem isn’t just about “feeling good” about yourself. It’s about how safe, seen, and…
Why Social Anxiety Feels So Intense (and What’s Really Happening in Your Brain)
For many people, social situations are everyday moments—introducing yourself, speaking up in class, joining a group conversation, or replying to a message. But for people…
Choosing Therapy Options for Anxiety
Understanding different therapeutic approaches helps you choose the right support for your anxiety. Choosing therapy can feel confusing—there are many different methods, each suited to…