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Sensory needs from The neurodivergent
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity is an over-responsiveness to sensory input that can cause sensory overload, distress, discomfort and pain. Individuals who are hypersensitive tend to avoid certain stimuli or sensory input or need frequent breaks from sensory input. |
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Hyposensitivity
Hyposensitivity is an under-responsiveness to sensory input where individuals often struggle to register low levels of sensory input or may receive less information from the senses. Individuals who are hyposensitive tend to seek out and need higher levels of sensory input and stimulation. |
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Visual
poor depth perception |
trouble locating an item |
difficulty identifying differences in pictures, words, etc |
Sound
attracted to loud spaces |
difficulty localizing sound |
often turns music or the TV up louder to register |
Touch
high pain threshold |
likes tight clothing and weighted blankets |
requires tight hugs to register the pressure |
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Taste
likes foods with intense flavor |
has a predictable diet |
putting items in mouth |
Smell
difficulty interpreting smells |
enjoys foods with strong smells |
uses smell to engage with objects or people |
Vestiblular
seeks all form of movement like swinging |
frequent rocking back and forth |
always seeking stimuli |
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Proprioception
difficulty navagating a room |
crashes into furniture |
prefers tight clothing and heavy blankets |
trouble balancing |
Interoception
difficulty sensing when hungry or thirsty |
requires more input to sense |
trouble interpreting what I'm feeling |
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