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Inertia
Inertia is the experience of being unable to start (or stop) an activity despite wanting to. It’s a common neurodivergent experience related to executive function, and not caused by laziness, procrastination or lack of motivation. Like a car without fuel, no amount of pressing the gas pedal will help when the resources needed for action aren’t available.
Restriction
Restriction means being prevented from moving freely or being confined against your will. It can include being held down, trapped, or having your movement controlled by others. This is particularly important for neurodivergent people, who have historically faced harmful practices where restriction was used to stop stimming, force compliance, or ‘manage’ sensory overload.
Cognitive load
Cognitive load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used at any given time.
For neurodivergent people, activities that others might find automatic (like maintaining expected facial expressions or processing background noise) can significantly increase cognitive load.
Flat effect
Flat affect is an autistic speech pattern characterized by monotone speech, and also fewer facial expressions and reduced eye contact. While it may appear as diminished emotional response, it actually reflects a different way of processing and expressing emotions. The intensity can vary with stress or cognitive load, and it often indicates deep focus rather than disinterest.
