Yes, heat can affect autistic individuals more than neurotypical individuals due to differences in sensory processing. Many autistic people exhibit heightened sensitivity to temperature changes, which can result in discomfort, anxiety, and even sensory overload when exposed to heat[3]. This heightened sensitivity often leads to difficulty managing body temperature, requiring specific accommodations to ensure comfort[5].
Additionally, some autistic individuals may experience both hyper- and hyposensitivity to temperatures, meaning they may react intensely to heat or struggle to notice changes in temperature at all[4][1].
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