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Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

Crossbreed said:
I never heard that before. Do you have a link that is in laymen's terms?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ssj90o/just_wondering_has_anyone_else_had_autistic

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Yes, autism can be confused with drug use because some of the signs of drug use can be similar to symptoms of autism:
 
blitzkrieg said:
- The lighting - overhead fluorescent lighting is an unbearable sensory sensation for me and normally I wear sunglasses or sleep masks. I would need both whilst in hospital, possibly some extra dark sunglasses because the overhead lights are typically so bright in such places.
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I am writing from the psych ward. Sunglasses are on the list of banned items here. Me telling the staff that the light is heightening my anxiety - that my need is real - hasn’t gotten them to make an exception. The same is true for other comfort items - my plushie and pací - that could really help me cope and calm down, with the denial making me lost and frustrated.
 
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