Emotional Overload: What Is It and How to Manage It

Hey family, Michael here…

It's almost the end of 2025.

The year's nearly over. The holidays are here. You're exhausted.

And somewhere in the back of your mind, you're already thinking about next year.

What you didn't finish this year. What you said you'd do but didn't. The goals you set in January that feel like a lifetime ago.

But before you start planning 2026, I want you to stop and acknowledge something:

You survived 2025.

And that's not nothing.

Daily Living: Navigating Everyday Challenges

Emotional Overload: What Is It and How to Manage It

Many parents notice moments when their child suddenly shuts down, cries easily, or reacts strongly to something small, and this can be tied to how stress affects the body through Stress effects on the body.

These reactions often come from overwhelming emotions stacking up faster than a child can manage.

Help Me Plan 2026

A Quick Note of Gratitude

We’ve been planning content for next year and I would love to make sure we’re creating what YOU actually need.

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(If there's a specific topic you want me to cover, let me know that too.)

Daily Living: Navigating Everyday Challenges

Autism and Boredom: Why It Happens and How to Help

Many parents notice moments when their child seems restless or pulled away. Sometimes autism and boredom mix in confusing ways.

It’s natural to wonder why autistic people get bored easily. These moments often catch families by surprise.

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If this helped in any way, even just a little, that's what matters.

You got this.

— Michael Pereira, MBA, CEPA®
Autism Dad | Advocate | Founder of The Autism Voyage®