Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone,
I wanted to start a discussion about sensory sensitivities, as I know it's something many of us in the autism community deal with on a daily basis. Whether it's sensitivity to light, sound, touch, taste, or smell, sensory challenges can significantly impact our everyday lives.
I thought it would be helpful to share tips, tricks, and personal experiences related to managing sensory sensitivities. What strategies have you found helpful in coping with sensory overload or discomfort? Are there specific tools or techniques that have made a difference for you?
Additionally, feel free to share any experiences or anecdotes related to sensory sensitivities. It can be comforting and validating to know that others understand what you're going through.
Let's use this thread as a space to support and learn from each other. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and insights!
Best regards,
One thing that was quite useful to me is that there are 8 senses and not five. That autistic people can be hyposensitive and hypersensitive with each. And that we seek and sooth based on each of those sensitivities..
Understanding how each affects you will put you in good stead, where reasonable adjustments are concerned, the burden falls on the individual to work out what they need in that regard.. autistic tend not to be affective in these matter, owing to social impairment, and owing to the false-smile or indifference that surrounds them..
www.healthline.com/.../sensory-issues-in-children