Sensory Sensitivities Intro

What are the 5 senses?

• sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch
• sight, hearing, taste, smell, temperature
• sight, hearing, taste, smell, balance
• sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, intuition

We use this to smell...

• nose
• mouth
• ears
• eyes

We use this to taste...

• eye
• ear
• tongue
• nose

We use this to hear...

• Mouth

• Nose

• Eyes

• Ears

We use this to touch...

• Our skin

• Our eyes

• Our nose

• Our ears

TRUE OR FALSE: People who have sensory sensitivities might experience things differently than other people

• TRUE

• FALSE

An example of a sensory sensitivity might be...

• Being extremely sensitive to loud noises and becoming overwhelmed or distressed by them.
• Being sensitive to bright lights and experiencing discomfort or pain.
• Being mildly sensitive to loud noises but not experiencing distress.
• Being completely unaffected by loud noises and finding them enjoyable.

If a person is overly stimulated, they might experience...

• Symptoms such as increased heart rate, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and trouble sleeping.
• Symptoms such as decreased heart rate, decreased energy, decreased motivation, decreased focus, and decreased productivity.
• Symptoms such as decreased heart rate, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased alertness, and lethargy.
• Symptoms such as decreased heart rate, calmness, relaxation, improved concentration, and better sleep.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is common among people with Autism to have sensory sensitivities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Is it possible to be under stimulated by stimuli?

• Yes

• No