Stress with autism

People with autism are very sensitive to stress. They are less able to cope with stress and are more susceptible to the harmful effects of chronic stress. Stressful situations or events can not only affect them deeply, but can also worsen symptoms and stereotypical behavior (Fuld S, 2018).
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Chronic stress disrupts the immune system, the nervous system, and the hormonal system, which are already dysregulated in people with autism (McEwen BS, 2017; Yaribeygi H, 2017; Lupien SJ, 2018; Calcia MA, 2016).

Reducing stress—and especially increasing stress resilience—can greatly improve your quality of life and well-being and is important to prevent further dysregulation of all body systems.

References
  1. Fuld S. Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Impact of Stressful and Traumatic Life Events and Implications for Clinical Practice. Clin Soc Work J. 2018;46(3):210-219. doi: 10.1007/s10615-018-0649-6. Epub 2018 Jan 17. PMID: 30100640; PMCID: PMC6061115.
  2. McEwen BS. Neurobiological and Systemic Effects of Chronic Stress. ChronicStress (Thousand Oaks). 2017 Jan-Dec;1:2470547017692328. doi: 10.1177/2470547017692328. Epub 2017 Apr 10. PMID: 28856337; PMCID: PMC5573220.
  3. Yaribeygi H, Panahi Y, Sahraei H, et al. The impact of stress on body function: A review. EXCLI J. 2017 Jul 21;16:1057-1072. doi: 10.17179/excli2017-480. PMID: 28900385; PMCID: PMC5579396.
  4. Lupien SJ, Juster RP, Raymond C, et al. The effects of chronic stress on the human brain: From neurotoxicity, to vulnerability, to opportunity. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2018 Apr;49:91-105. doi: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2018.02.001. Epub 2018 Feb 5. PMID: 29421159.
  5. Calcia MA, Bonsall DR, Bloomfield PS, et al. Stress and neuroinflammation: a systematic review of the effects of stress on microglia and the implications for mental illness. Psychophar-macology (Berl). 2016 May;233(9):1637-50. doi: 10.1007/s00213-016-4218-9. Epub 2016 Feb 5. PMID: 26847047; PMCID: PMC4828495.
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