#sensory-processing — Public Fediverse posts

I am sitting in the sun, letting the warmth settle into me while a slight breeze moves across my skin, carrying the faint clean scent of mint from the plant to my right. The soft, steady hum of traffic drifts past in the background. Today I needed this more than I can easily explain.

This morning my doctor cancelled her appointment, then changed her mind and said she could make it after all. I had already mentally released the day and reorganised around Thursday, so when the reversal came I found myself more unsettled than the situation probably warranted. Unexpected changes like that disrupt something deeper than just the schedule. My nervous system had already mapped the day a certain way, and a sudden shift, even a minor one, requires a kind of internal recalibration that is genuinely exhausting. I chose Thursday anyway, on my own terms, which helped. The unsettled feeling still took time to pass, which is why I am out here now.

It has me thinking about something I have been sitting with lately. Reality does not care about our plans, our carefully built illusions, or the stories we tell ourselves to feel safe. There is a particular kind of shock that comes when life closes the gap between what we expected and what actually is, and it does so entirely on its own timeline, not ours.

I am not convinced the answer is stripping away every layer of protection and standing completely exposed. I think the real work is building enough internal ground to tolerate what is real without being destroyed by it. That process is slower and more painful than avoidance, but there is clarity on the other side that no illusion ever provided. At least, that has been true in my own experience.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #DisabilityPride #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #SensoryProcessing #Selfcare #MindfulLiving #RealTalk #SlowLiving #InnerWork #Healing #Authenticity #NDCommunity #BlindLife

I am sitting in the sun, letting the warmth settle into me while a slight breeze moves across my skin, carrying the faint clean scent of mint from the plant to my right. The soft, steady hum of traffic drifts past in the background. Today I needed this more than I can easily explain.

This morning my doctor cancelled her appointment, then changed her mind and said she could make it after all. I had already mentally released the day and reorganised around Thursday, so when the reversal came I found myself more unsettled than the situation probably warranted. Unexpected changes like that disrupt something deeper than just the schedule. My nervous system had already mapped the day a certain way, and a sudden shift, even a minor one, requires a kind of internal recalibration that is genuinely exhausting. I chose Thursday anyway, on my own terms, which helped. The unsettled feeling still took time to pass, which is why I am out here now.

It has me thinking about something I have been sitting with lately. Reality does not care about our plans, our carefully built illusions, or the stories we tell ourselves to feel safe. There is a particular kind of shock that comes when life closes the gap between what we expected and what actually is, and it does so entirely on its own timeline, not ours.

I am not convinced the answer is stripping away every layer of protection and standing completely exposed. I think the real work is building enough internal ground to tolerate what is real without being destroyed by it. That process is slower and more painful than avoidance, but there is clarity on the other side that no illusion ever provided. At least, that has been true in my own experience.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #DisabilityPride #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #SensoryProcessing #Selfcare #MindfulLiving #RealTalk #SlowLiving #InnerWork #Healing #Authenticity #NDCommunity #BlindLife

Small daily habits move the needle for autistic brains: exercise, predictable routines, outdoor time, sensory kits, and scheduled decompression after masking. Not self-discipline. Nervous system science.

#Autism #Neurodivergent #SensoryProcessing

Small daily habits move the needle for autistic brains: exercise, predictable routines, outdoor time, sensory kits, and scheduled decompression after masking. Not self-discipline. Nervous system science.

#Autism #Neurodivergent #SensoryProcessing

AuDHD isn’t just “autism plus ADHD.” It is a distinct profile.

In these individuals, sensory overload and executive dysfunction are fused. Research shows this link is tighter than in either condition alone.

#AuDHD #Neurodiversity #SensoryProcessing

Many children experience the world more intensely than others 🌈!
Sounds feel louder, textures feel unbearable, or movement feels too much or not enough.
These sensory processing differences aren’t misbehaviour; they’re part of how the nervous system works.

👉 Click here to read more: https://zurl.co/tKk8f

#BabyYumYum #BYY #ChildDevelopment #ParentingTips #SensoryProcessing #Neurodiversity #EverydayFamilyLife

"It’s as simple as asking someone what their needs are and then providing an accommodation."

Dr Hayley Passmore shares a striking example of how neurodiversity-informed practice works in the real world. By identifying a sensory aversion to a dish sponge, prison staff were able to prevent behavioural incidents with a simple £2 dishcloth.

When we support sensory and developmental needs, we create better outcomes for the whole community.

Watch, listen, or read the full episode: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore

#Neurodiversity #JusticeReform #PublicHealth #SensoryProcessing #Empathy

"It’s as simple as asking someone what their needs are and then providing an accommodation."

Dr Hayley Passmore shares a striking example of how neurodiversity-informed practice works in the real world. By identifying a sensory aversion to a dish sponge, prison staff were able to prevent behavioural incidents with a simple £2 dishcloth.

When we support sensory and developmental needs, we create better outcomes for the whole community.

Watch, listen, or read the full episode: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore

#Neurodiversity #JusticeReform #PublicHealth #SensoryProcessing #Empathy

Too Much! by Jolene Gutiérrez is a reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much. "this book provides much-needed representation and understanding."
#christmas2025 #childrensbooks #neurodivergent #sensoryprocessing
https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Overwhelming-Jolene-Guti%C3%A9rrez/dp/1419764268/

Too Much! by Jolene Gutiérrez is a reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much. "this book provides much-needed representation and understanding."
#christmas2025 #childrensbooks #neurodivergent #sensoryprocessing
https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Overwhelming-Jolene-Guti%C3%A9rrez/dp/1419764268/

Living with autism or ADHD can feel like navigating a maze—sometimes frustrating, often overwhelming, but also uniquely inspiring. 💭 I've found that our minds are incredible, bursting with creativity and insights.

#AutismAwareness #ADHDlifehacks #Neurodiversity #SensoryProcessing #MentalHealthMatters #AutisticBrain #LifeWithADHD #SupportAutism #LivingWithADHD

Autism, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia—these are not limitations but unique aspects of your identity. Celebrate your neurodiversity. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #AutismLifeHacks, #NeurodivergentGrowth, #AutismAwareness, #ADHDAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #AutisticAdults,

Don't apologize for being autistic. It's not something you need to be sorry for; it should be celebrated as part of who you are. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'COPING' to unlock the program now! 🚀#AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #CopingWithAutism, #AutisticAdults,

In the world of autism, zoning out isn't zoning out at all—it's zoning into the complexities of existence.As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #NeurodivergentGrowth, #AutismLifeHacks, #SensoryProcessing, #AutismAwareness, #EmotionalRegulation, #AspieWorld

Zoning out isn't detachment, it's a deep immersion into the vibrations of reality. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#AutismEmpowerment, #AutismLifeHacks, #ConfidenceForAutistics, #ADHDAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #AutismAwareness, #AutisticAdults, #AutismSupport, #AutisticAndProud

I just published a new article on Medium: “Craving Fire: Autism, ADHD, and My Unusual Appetite for Taste”.
It’s about how I live the intersection of AuDHD, sensory processing, and food — why I crave bold flavors, avoid water, and constantly seek the new.

#Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD #SensoryProcessing #Food

https://medium.com/@christian.gajewski/craving-fire-autism-adhd-and-my-unusual-appetite-for-taste-39be7b85d61f

I just published a new article on Medium: “Craving Fire: Autism, ADHD, and My Unusual Appetite for Taste”.
It’s about how I live the intersection of AuDHD, sensory processing, and food — why I crave bold flavors, avoid water, and constantly seek the new.

#Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD #SensoryProcessing #Food

https://medium.com/@christian.gajewski/craving-fire-autism-adhd-and-my-unusual-appetite-for-taste-39be7b85d61f

Discover how physical movement reshapes the brain's processing of sights and sounds, unveiling new dimensions of sensory perception. #Neuroscience #SensoryProcessing #BrainResearch

https://geekoo.news/how-movement-influences-sensory-processing-in-the-brain/

Whew! cold-induced brain short-circuits are *NOT* fun! Finally getting back to normal after trying to switch out trash bins--and that was around 2 hours ago! @actuallyautistic

***Hashtags Here:***
#ActuallyAutistic #SensoryProcessing #SPD #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergence

Whew! cold-induced brain short-circuits are *NOT* fun! Finally getting back to normal after trying to switch out trash bins--and that was around 2 hours ago! @actuallyautistic

***Hashtags Here:***
#ActuallyAutistic #SensoryProcessing #SPD #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergence

Restless, reactive, or overly sensitive? Your child may have sensory processing difficulties https://www.psypost.org/restless-reactive-or-overly-sensitive-your-child-may-have-sensory-processing-difficulties/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SensoryProcessing #ChildDevelopment #OccupationalTherapy #ParentingTips #MentalHealth

Bless you autocorrect! Noise _counselling_ headphones it is, from now on :ms_robot_headpats:

#SensoryProcessing #Neurodiversity #Headphones #NoiseCounsellingHeadphones

Bless you autocorrect! Noise _counselling_ headphones it is, from now on :ms_robot_headpats:

#SensoryProcessing #Neurodiversity #Headphones #NoiseCounsellingHeadphones

Anyone used the Loops Switch who can compare it to their normal offerings? What about first versus second gen in the main ones? Thank you in advance 🧡
#SensoryIssues #SensoryProcessing #SensoryProcessingDisorder #SensoryOverload #AskFedi #AskADHD

.@v_weilnhammer @PhilippSterzer &co show that humans & mice fluctuate between external & internal modes of #SensoryProcessing, and that this generates unambiguous #ErrorSignals that enable optimal inference in volatile environments #PLOSBiology https://plos.io/46W641Q

.@v_weilnhammer @PhilippSterzer &co show that humans & mice fluctuate between external & internal modes of #SensoryProcessing, and that this generates unambiguous #ErrorSignals that enable optimal inference in volatile environments #PLOSBiology https://plos.io/46W641Q

@smartin

In order of all writing easiest to hardest of these 3 it's
1. Arial
2. Courier

3. Times New Roman

Where my preference will flip as courier holds the top spot if I'm reading a story/emotional vs a scientific/technical piece which is where Arial is tops.

Times New Roman is probably the most common & gives me the most headaches &/or confusion in getting through, especially for longer reads.

#Reader #SensoryProcessing

Jolene Gutiérrez' new children's book, Too Much, is a reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much. Check out her book tour and get your own signed copy.
#childrensbooks #sensoryprocessing #books #promo
https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Overwhelming-Jolene-Guti%C3%A9rrez/dp/1419764268/

Was wondering why so many supermarkets have started playing music in the background, as it triggers my #ADHD #SensoryProcessing

This product roadmap update from #Tesco #dunnHumby explains it all, along with a preview of forthcoming horrors...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS2UeMivDbQ&t=993s

Was wondering why so many supermarkets have started playing music in the background, as it triggers my #ADHD #SensoryProcessing

This product roadmap update from #Tesco #dunnHumby explains it all, along with a preview of forthcoming horrors...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS2UeMivDbQ&t=993s

I hate that my brain, when I'm having a feeling or an internal reaction while listening to another person, shuts down all the other channels--listening, seeing--to receive that impression or feel that feeling.

All the other data drops out. As if it never got recorded.

I might catch a key word here or there, or remember a fleeting instant of an impactful facial expression, but it's all broken apart spotty bits like that from there on forward. I often have to reconstruct how those disjointed pieces flow in a coherent statement or narrative later, based on contextual clues and the general gist of the conversation.

I miss so much precious, important-to-me information in my interactions with people I care about because of this phenomenon.

🤬😤

(TL;DR I hate that I can't have a feeling and continue listening to you at the same time.)

#AuDHD #autistic #autism #ActuallyAutistic #SensoryProcessing #SensoryProcessingDisorder #SingleChannelProcessing

Afternoon folks! The work has started in earnest today. Been lots of drilling and banging all morning since about 8:30 AM, but the bonus is the crew have amazing taste in music, and a pretty good sound system! When it gets noisy I retreat under my big noise cancelling headphones with my book. Feeling pretty tired today and managed to sleep through a chunk of the work being done, but I heard the carer come in and decided it was time to move. Got a meeting later, but no way I’m going even on Zoom as I’ll have to talk evening carer through the temporary kitchen setup we have, and I just won’t have any spoons after their done with the kitchen for the day. #Spoonie #SensoryProcessing #ChronicIllness #SilverLinings #HomeRenovation

Children need to feel safe 💗

"Instead of focusing on eliminating [challenging] behaviors we need to provide children with signals of safety."

From Mona Delahooke's 'Beyond Behaviors'

#psychology
#behavior
#autism
#sensoryprocessing
#neuroception

Children need to feel safe 💗

"Instead of focusing on eliminating [challenging] behaviors we need to provide children with signals of safety."

From Mona Delahooke's 'Beyond Behaviors'

#psychology
#behavior
#autism
#sensoryprocessing
#neuroception

Understanding #Autism helps me understand my #ActuallyAutistic self and how I interact with the world.

This review discusses how #SensoryFiltering affect #SensoryProcessing and eventually the whole #Autistic person.

This is technical, and written in a language that's not ideal [e.g. "individuals with ASD"]... but informative.
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2016.00268/full

I spontaneously start whistling when there is a lot of noise around me, as a way to reclaim my own sound space and keep control over what i hear, i guess. It's mostly misinterpreted as joy, and it's very hard for me to complain about the noise because of it…
#actuallyautistic @actuallyautistic #sensoryprocessing

That sound when a match ignites? It's the aural equivalent of a very brief, yet intensely satisfying head scratch. 🔥

#Neurodivergent #SensoryProcessing #FavoriteThings

Hello world ! I am a Developmental Cognitive Neuroscientist #biology #psychology #neuroscience & Associate Professor at the #university of #caen #france

I Research #neonate and #infant #brain #development and #neurodevelopmentaldisorders using #neuroimaging #eeg #fnirs #mri with an emphasis on #somatosensation and #sensoryprocessing

I work with my awesome #decoderesearch team at the #comete1075 lab, with the help of strong coffee, loud music, and cats.

My conversational abilities include #science #babies horse riding and vintage sci-fi
#introduction #introductions #neurodevelopment #cognitivedevelopment