04/21/2026
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Autism
When Small Moments Feel Overwhelmingly Big There are moments that seem minor on the surface but feel anything but small to a child. A delayed response from a friend, a teacher correcting an answer, or a parent saying “try again” can trigger a reaction that feels sudden and intense. From the outside, it may look like an overreaction. From the inside, it feels immediate, physical, and deeply personal....
When Small Moments Feel Overwhelmingly Big There are moments that seem minor on the surface but feel anything but small to a child. A delayed response from a friend, a teacher correcting an answer…