Tag: hypersensitivity
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Differences and Empowering Individuals
Sensory Processing Differences Sensory processing differences, also known as sensory processing disorder (SPD), refer to the way the nervous system receives and interprets sensory information from the environment. Neurodiverse individuals may experience sensory sensitivity or sensory-seeking behavior, which can affect their daily lives. For some neurodivergent individuals, certain stimuli such as loud noises, bright lights,…
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Unlocking the Senses: Supporting Children’s Unique Needs in the Classroom
Sensory Processing Differences: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Unique Needs Introduction: In a classroom setting, children come from diverse backgrounds with varying abilities, strengths, and challenges. One aspect that significantly affects their learning experience is sensory processing differences. Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives and responds to sensory information from our environment.…
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Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity: Embracing Differences for a Better Future
Sensory Processing Differences Sensory processing differences refer to the way individuals perceive and respond to sensory information from their environment. While most people can easily filter out irrelevant sensory stimuli, individuals with sensory processing differences may struggle with this task, leading to difficulties in everyday activities. There are three main types of sensory processing differences:…
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Unlocking the Senses: Sensory Integration in Alternative Education
Sensory Integration: Understanding its Importance in Alternative Education Introduction: In the realm of alternative schooling and education, one concept that has gained significant attention is sensory integration. Sensory integration refers to the process by which our brain takes in information from our senses and organizes it to help us respond appropriately to our environment. For…
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Understanding and Supporting Children with Sensory Processing Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Educators
Sensory Processing Disorders: Understanding and Supporting Children with Unique Sensitivities As a parent or educator, you may have noticed that some children seem to be more sensitive to sensory stimuli than others. Some children may react strongly to certain textures, smells, sounds, or visual stimuli in their environment. They may avoid certain activities or seek…
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