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Navigating the Eight Senses: Sensory Processing Differences in Neurodivergent Kids
We experience the world through eight main senses: Sight (Visual): How we see colors, shapes, and movement. Hearing (Auditory): How we hear sounds, like music or voices. Smell (Olfactory): How we detect and recognize different scents. Taste (Gustatory): How we taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors. Touch (Tactile): How we feel textures, temperature, and…
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Interoception: The Hidden Sense
Interoception is the ability to sense and understand what’s going on inside our bodies. This includes feelings like hunger, thirst, pain, and emotions. Why is Interoception Important? Good interoception helps kids: Regulate their emotions: By understanding their body’s signals, they can recognize and manage their feelings more effectively. Improve focus: Paying attention to bodily sensations…
