{"product_id":"wired-to-feel-autism-as-a-condition-of-sensory-surplus-paperback","title":"Wired to Feel: Autism as a Condition of Sensory Surplus - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Bergenfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartha Sweezy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeth Ann Malow\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA neuroscience-informed guide to understanding your autistic brain, body, and mind.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper, kinder understanding of neurodiversity―from the inside out.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Elizabeth Gilbert, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism is not simply a difference in thinking--it is an \u003ci\u003eembodied\u003c\/i\u003e experience shaped by heightened sensory awareness, nervous system sensitivity, and perceptual intensity. For many autistic adults, this can lead to sensory overwhelm, shutdowns, difficulty with social expectations, and challenges navigating a world designed for neurotypical minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking guide, autistic psychologist Sarah Bergenfield offers a new way of understanding autism as a condition of \u003ci\u003esensory surplus, \u003c\/i\u003esupported by both personal insight and emerging scientific research. Psychotherapist Martha Sweezy joins Bergenfield in adapting internal family systems (IFS) therapy alongside principles from neuroscience and polyvagal theory to help autistic readers better understand their internal experiences and nervous system responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this neuroaffirming guide, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand autism as an embodied sensory experience rooted in the brain, body, and nervous system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize patterns of sensory overwhelm, shutdown, and emotional dysregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse adapted IFS tools to build inner understanding and compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply insights from neuroscience and polyvagal theory to regulate stress and sensory overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocate for your needs in relationships, work, and daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate lasting self-acceptance as an autistic person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough compassionate guidance and evidence-informed tools, this book helps you make sense of sensory disorganization, social expectations, and internal conflict--so you can navigate the world with greater confidence and self-trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than viewing autism as a deficit, this empowering guide reframes it as perceptual diversity, helping you move beyond stigma, shame, and marginalization toward a life of authenticity, resilience, and flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Bergenfield, MA\u003c\/b\u003e, is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner. Sarah specializes in supporting autistic clients in various stages of their diagnostic journey. A speaker and presenter, Sarah teaches about autism and how IFS can be used to increase understanding and self-acceptance. She lives in New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Sweezy, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an assistant professor in psychiatry part-time at Harvard Medical School, a research and training consultant at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance, and a psychotherapist in private practice. She teaches IFS therapy nationally and internationally, and has authored, coauthored, and coedited numerous books on various applications of IFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword writer \u003cb\u003eBeth Ann Malow, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a neurologist whose clinical and research interests focus on improving health and quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum. Malow has carried out foundation, industry, and federally funded trials of melatonin and behavioral sleep education in autism and other populations, including in community settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8.91 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47368762917042,"sku":"9781648486357","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/qALHao5oh99781648486357.webp?v=1777582616","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/wired-to-feel-autism-as-a-condition-of-sensory-surplus-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}