How Autism Can Affect Impulse/Inhibition

Podcast: The Autistic Mile · Jim Gaffney

Opublikowano: 2026-09-18

Sometimes the hardest part of self-control isn’t knowing what you should do—it’s having enough mental energy left to stop yourself in the moment. Autism can sometimes affect impulsivity, emotional regulation, and inhibition. For some autistic individuals, intense emotions can arrive quickly and powerfully, creating a strong urge to say or do something before there has been enough time to fully process the consequences. That challenge can become even more pronounced in public or socially demanding environments. Noise, crowds, conversation, sensory input, and the constant effort of monitoring one’s behavior can gradually wear dow...