Parents ask me this all the time, often with a mix of curiosity and exhaustion: “Why does my autistic child have so much energy?”
It’s a great question—and the answer is more nuanced than people expect. High energy in autistic kids isn’t random or “too much.” In many cases, it serves a purpose.
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Sources:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5738931/
- https://www.autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/adhd-and-autism
- https://www.columbiadoctors.org/treatments-conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-autism-spectrum-disorder-and-learning-disabilities-pediatric
- https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/hyperactive-energetic-enthusiastic-supporting-reframe/
- https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-catastrophising
