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Explaining your sensory needs mid-overload is the worst time to explain them. Fill this in once, calmly, and hand people the card instead.
Because "what do you need?" always arrives at the exact moment you're least able to answer it. A card says it once, in writing, while you're calm — so future you doesn't have to improvise in a loud room.
Do this now: fill in just your loudest channel, screenshot the card, and send it to one person who should have it.
Read the guide to asking for accommodations