Let’s talk about understanding your emotions. Autistic young people can find it difficult to understand their emotions. This can feel confusing and isolating. We asked autistic young people from our Ambitious Youth Network about their experiences of understanding their emotions and how non-autistic people can support them through this. | Ambitious about Autism

✨ Why Autistic Kids Sometimes Struggle to Express Emotions? Autistic children may struggle to express emotions for several reasons: 1. Sensory Sensitivities: Many autistic individuals have heightened sensory sensitivities, making it overwhelming to process emotions and stimuli in the same way as neurotypical individuals. This can lead to difficulty in expressing emotions outwardly. 2. Communication Challenges: Autistic children may find it challenging to communicate their emotions verbally or th