Articles for Sensory Input

Inclusive design of spaces can help autistic people avoid sensory overload
3 months, 1 week ago

Inclusive design of spaces can help autistic people avoid sensory overload

ABC  

When Coral Loader recalls her son's childhood, everyday tasks like shopping could easily cause a meltdown. 'The world is increasingly busy and loud and fast' Around 1 in 100 Australians are autistic, with a significant portion of people on the autism spectrum experiencing unusual reactions to sensory input. "It's not just hypersensitivity, which means that people are more sensitive to …

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Understanding sensory processing disorder: Unraveling the complex world of sensory sensitivities
1 year, 2 months ago

Understanding sensory processing disorder: Unraveling the complex world of sensory sensitivities

Times of India  

An author of the book “Decoding Autism” and a learning disability expert working in the field of mental health from past 20 years. Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction, is a neurological condition that affects the way an individual processes and responds to sensory information from their environment. Neurological factors : Some experts …

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The science behind angry people being bad at social interactions
8 years, 8 months ago

The science behind angry people being bad at social interactions

Hindustan Times  

People with anger issues tend to misunderstand the intentions of other people and they also do not take in all the data from a social interaction, such as body language, because of decreased connectivity between regions of the brain that process a social situation, a study says. People with intermittent explosive disorder, or impulsive aggression, have a weakened connection between …

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Sailing to better stroke rehabilitation
11 years, 3 months ago

Sailing to better stroke rehabilitation

ABC  

Sailing can provide structure and activity that boosts rehabilitation for stroke victims. The gentle pitch and roll of a sailing boat provides a distinct form of sensory input that we don’t experience when we sit still—called proprioception. The gentle pitch and role of the dinghy facilitates Geoffrey’s speech. The gentle pitch and roll of the dinghy facilitates Geoffrey’s speech. The …

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