#sensory processing

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Life in an Autism World

#autism #actually autistic #sensory processing #sensory overload #sensory issues #auditory processing #it isn’t always about loudness #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #actually neurodivergent #feel free to share/reblog #Life in an Autism World (Facebook) #autism acceptence month #autism awareness month

[titan-god-helios]

bitches be like "oh i don't get sensory overload" and then nearly scream and smash their phone into the ground because their little cousin wanted to play roblox and they really like their little cousin and adore her so much but this time the fact that she is constantly talking and her voice grates ever so slightly on the ears and that she's very loud and bubbly and that she's singing and talking and there's music from the game blasting through her tablet as well and cooking noises and smells in the background from their mum and their sister who is also a darling keeps putting her fucking arm on theirs and they can feel their clothes and skin and its also hot and they're also expected to talk and play and be high energy and they just cant fucking take it so wind up ranting on tumblr about it whilst also wishing never to interact with a human ever again.

its me, i'm bitches <333

#autism #asd #its the neurodivergency #neurodivergencies #actually adhd #being autistic #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #adhd #actually autistic #sensory overwhelm #sensory overstimulation #sensory overload #sensory sensitivity #sensory processing #sensory issues

[guardianspirits13]

As a neurodivergent person, what is the worst sensory hell you can think of?

For me it's getting my teeth drilled for a cavity and elementary school band concerts

#neurodivergent #neurodivergence #adhd #autism #audhd #autism spectrum disorder #attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #add #sensory issues #sensory problems #sensory processing #disphonia #audio processing disorder

[notabled-noodle]

my sensory issues are not preferences.

it’s not that I “prefer” you don’t touch me, it’s that being touched makes me feel like my skin is on fire. it’s not that I “prefer” you don’t make loud or squeaking noises around me, it’s that they literally make my ears hurt. I don’t just prefer to wear sunglasses and headphones, I need those things to function

yes, you should still try your best to navigate peoples preferences. but with sensory issues, it’s a matter of accessibility. some sensory input causes me pain. some cause me to have a meltdown. but either way, I will not trust you if you continue to trigger my sensory issues despite me telling you not to

#spd #autism #sensory issues #sensory processing

[snakeautistic]

I recently finally got a weighted blanket and I have mixed feelings. On one hand I love being compressed and it’s generally a pleasant sensation to lie down flat with it over me. I could even do with it crushing me a little more. On the other hand this thing is heavy, and hauling it around is probably single-handedly going to get me jacked. It’s too heavy for me to go tent mode in it and pull it over my head. If I try to do something with my arm half under the blanket and half not I get bogged down. None of that is really all that surprising I suppose, but it is starting to drive me insane every time I have to move the blanket. Also I had to put a cover on it… impossible needed my mothers help

#sensory joy #autistic things #actually autistic #neurodivergent #sensory seeking #sensory processing #autistic experiences #neurodivergent things #autism #autistic

[alien-amoung-humans]

Unskippable ads of someone eating or slurping should illigal. Your unskippable ad already has me annoyed with you. If you're going to make it a sound that makes my hackles raise and has me trying to melt my head into my shoulders like a turtle in a shell I'm absolutely not getting your product

#misophonia #sensory processing #mental health #adhd #neurodivergent #ocd #mental health memes #anxienty #its the neurodivergency #mentalheathawareness #sound sensitivity

[yarmageddon-blog]

If you're a late diagnosed autistic and haven't tried hand flapping to regulate yourself when you get overwhelmed I highly recommend giving it a go. Be careful not to strain your wrists but give those mits a good waggle. It soothes the soul. I'm 25 and just started trying it a few weeks ago and I've been super happy with the results

#actually autistic #autism #autistic #stimming #hand flapping #sensory processing #overwhelm

[adhddarling]

I HAVE AUTISM, PERCEIVE ME /lh

HI i'm gonna talk about communication and my sensory profile and verbal stims because i'm bored and they're things i experience with my autism.

alternative communication

i used to use BSL to communicate when nonspeaking as a kid but now the people i'm around don't understand BSL i tend to use other ways to communication

gesturing and mouthing words instead of saying them aloud work too

i also like speaking in toki pona (if u haven't heard of it, it's a minimalist constructed language made by linguist sonja lang, made to be easy to learn with simple grammar and help you focus on smaller concepts as it has only 130 words! current hyperfix haha) because it helps me a lot - the words feel easier for me to process and use, and the short words (most are 2-4 letters long) are easy to say and spell out.

verbal stims

my verbal stims change frequently! i often use echolalia to stim, so i repeat phrases that i've heard before. tiktok sounds often plague me in this way lmao.

my current most frequent verbal stims are french words! 'bonjour', 'oui' and 'au revoir' are some of my favourites.

i also like making beeping, buzzing and clicking like a dolphin.

my verbal stims can be voluntary or involuntary

sensory profile for me, it depends on what sense, but i'll do a quick run down:

taste - sensory seeking (i like spice/intense flavours)

food texture - DUDE DON'T GIVE ME ANY SOFT TEXTURES PLS. i like crunchy foods. i don't like inconsistently textured foods, so i avoid fruit and vegetables bc the texture is always different! my safe foods are chicken (my favourite are tenders or nuggets) and bread (i like most types of bread, but prefer the ones with a crunchy outside)

temperature - i don't like hot things generally. i don't like hot drinks or really hot foods. i prefer cooler temperatures in my room and prefer being cold - i can't stand the heat, summer is my nemesis /srs

clothing - i like big jumpers a lot, dresses that are spinny and clothes that don't restrict my movement. things like blazers or jackets stress me out cause i can't move freely.

sight - VISUAL STIMS ONLINE ARE DOPE!!! i love kinetic sand too. i have very visceral reactions to online stimboards lmao. i don't like bright lights - the dark is wayyy better.

sound - generally sound avoidant/adverse, i don't like loud noises, and i wear my ear defenders or earphones at all times bc i can't handle noise, especially in public. i like certain sounds like woodpecker drilling but i have to be in the mood for it. music is an exception to my sound avoidance because i love it omg - i memorise song lyrics really easily, usually from one listen.

touch - depends on my mood tbh. don't touch me w/o permission or i will reflex elbow you in the stomach /lh

#adhd #autism #actually autistic #autistic things #autistic adult #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #actually neurodiverse #neurodiversesquad #neurodivergencies #stim #sensory #sensory profile #sensory processing #verbal stims #stimming #aac #alternative communication

[actuallyadhd]

Hi! I'm not officially diagnosed with ADHD but I'm doing extensive research about it to find out if I have ADHD (or not), there might be things that I don't understand/misunderstandings so sorry if i do so! And correct me if i do :)

I have been seeing other ADHDers saying that weighted blankets comforts them because it gave them warmth, comfort, and ability to sleep better. Some even experience that they focus better with it. I live in tropical country and blankets makes me feel hot and uncomfortable even when it's midnight, I also most of the time get out of the blankets when I don't realize it when I'm sleeping, I also prefer socks than blankets so that my feet doesn't feel cold when I woke up.

My question is, does everyone who is diagnosed with ADHD find comfort in weighted blankets? Does finding comfort in weighted blankets count as one of the "ADHD diagnosis"? I'm sorry if this is a weird question, I'm just pretty curious ^^ I do understand that ADHD is a spectrum disorder though, just making sure if I don't make any mistakes when researching about ADHD.

Sent January 31, 2024

Hi there!

Sensory stuff (which includes finding weighted blankets beneficial) often comes along with ADHD, but it is not part of the diagnostic criteria. You can find more information about how to tell if you have ADHD over here.

-J

#adhd #actually adhd #asks #anonymous #sensory processing #diagnostic criteria

[deerioni]

They should make a debarking surgery but for humans who can’t go one ride in public transportation without talking really loud on the phone the whole ride.

I’d rather be seen having a seizure in public than be caught talking loud on the phone on the bus,

especially if you can reach particularly high decibels

#sensory processing #deerkin #nonhuman #therianthropy #therian #trans #transspecies #therian community #deer therian #transgender #otherkin #autism #spd

[baby--charchar]

"Oh you're autistic and food restrictive? Alright, I guess you can't have literally ANYTHING yummy, and are only gonna eat cheap processed American food for the rest of your life."

Bruh that's such...a regressive take. There's so much that goes into food that can make it either sensory heaven or sensory hell. Everyone is different, and while there's nothing wrong with "typical" safe foods like Mac n cheese or chicken nuggets, that's by NO means a "default" for autistic people.

I'm strongly averse to certain textures. Sticky things like jam and honey make my mouth feel awful. I can't stand a lot of sandwich breads, it's like eating a couch. And yogurt is the absolute worst. There's no way I can dress up yogurt to make it tolerable.

But flavor? I absolutely love flavor. I'm super sensory seeking with different flavors. I love a lot of Thai, Myanma, and Lao foods because I was introduced to them from a very young age. I love laab moo, with lots of spice, cilantro, mint, red onion, burnt rice powder, all mixed into ground pork. It's a lot going on but that's exactly what I'm looking for. I also make really good pad kaprao, which is chili, fish sauce, shallots, a little sugar, and a TON of basil. I also love jeow seom, which uses fish sauce, sugar, chilis, lime, and raw MSG. Dip some beef and that and it's soooo good.

I know that I'm ranting a bit just on food but like...I just sort of realized how this one aspect of being autistic, being food aversive, is super entrenched in America-centrism and a little bit of stereotyping. So could we as a community just...not? Not make assumptions that one person's safe food is a universal holy grail of safe foods?

#autism #food aversion #sensory issues #sensory processing #autism community

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Happy Autism Awareness Month everyone!

I thought you all would enjoy some sensory items that they recommended!

Sensory Item Recommendations

Neurodivergent_lou

#autism #actually autistic #autism awareness month #sensory processing #sensory toys #sensory item recommendations #sensory input #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #actually neurodivergent #feel free to share/reblog #neurodivergent_lou (Facebook)

[titan-god-helios]

aaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA bad bad bad badbadbadbadbad very bad why do people feel the need to touch you unexpectedly why do sounds exist why do textures exist why is the world so bright i wish i could put a dimmer on my eyes whywhywhywhywhywhywhywhywhy this is bad veryvery bad and on top of that GUESS WHO HAS WORK TO DO FUCKING SKENSKDBAKDBWJDBQKSBAJBDUWBD

#tw rant #mini rant #sensory #actually adhd #being autistic #neurodivergencies #actuallyautistic #its the neurodivergency #asd #adhd #neurodivergent #sensory processing #sensory overload #sensory issues #sensory processing disorder #autism #autism spectrum #autistic #autistic masking #fuck autism speaks #autistic community

[structuredsucc]

For many of us, ADHD comes with differences in processing speed.

It can take more time to process auditory, visual, or other sensory information, especially in distraction-rich environments or when we're over- or understimulated.

This is because sensory processing is competing with other cognitive processes for people with ADHD in a way that isn't for non-ADHD'ers. Understanding what people are saying, for example, is competing with internal and external distractions. Even if we aren't changing our focus, simply having the impulses (and the inhibition to stop them) reduces the resources we have to spend on processing information.

#adhd #adult adhd #neurodivergent #executive function #attention regulation #distraction #sensory processing

[notabled-noodle]

my dad just learnt about how autistic people can’t filter out sensory input and can therefore often hear things like electricity.

anyway. he’s now using this knowledge for evil by telling me off every time I don’t hear something.

so PSA that sensory processing works weirdly and is not something a person can control. sometimes they’ll be able to hear lights buzz, sometimes they can’t hear someone talking directly to them. same goes for all other senses.

someone is not lying about their sensory processing just because it doesn’t make sense to you

#(it doesn’t make sense to me either) #(but I just have to live with it anyway) #spd #sensory processing #autism #adhd #actually autism #actually adhd #autistic #sensory processing disorder

[snakeautistic]

Being sick is legitimately sensory hell,, your whole body feels “off” and there’s nothing you can do about it except for wait for it go away.

#autism #sensory issues #actually autistic #autistic #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #sensory processing #neurodivergence #autistic things