September Sensory Changes: Understanding Autism in the Fall in 2026

September can feel like a fresh start. Summer is winding down, school is back in session, and little signs of fall begin showing up everywhere. For many autistic people, though, September can also mean adjusting to a lot of new sensory experiences at once. The temperature changes. The days slowly become shorter. Different clothes come out of the closet. School becomes busier. Even the smells and sounds around us can feel different. These changes may seem small to someone else, but for an...