Autistic Rest

WHAT AUTISTIC REST CAN LOOK LIKE

Rest does not always mean switching off. For autistic and monotropic people, rest often comes from going deeper into what restores flow and meaning.

Immersing in Deep Interests:

Reading, researching, listening to podcasts or following a passion project.

Sensory Joy:

Crafts, making slime, splashing in puddles, or resting with weighted blankets.

Repetition:

Watching or listening to something familiar on repeat for comfort and gulation.

Stimming:

Movement, rhythm, sound, or touch that soothes and regulates flow.

Returning:

Revisiting half-finished projects, re-reading, re-watching, or spiralling through ideas.

Autistic Rest from Rae Sabine

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