“Respiratory infection,” Marcus explained. “His breathing’s better now, but the treatments scared him. Everything here scares him. He’s… he’s autistic. He doesn’t process things the same way. All this sensory input—the sounds, the lights, the people—it’s overwhelming him. His brain can’t shut down. He just keeps escalating.”
Dale nodded, understanding immediately. “My grandson’s autistic. Same thing happens to him. Gets overstimulated and can’t come down from it. His brain just keeps firing and firing until his body gives out.”Continue reading…
