Self-regulation is all about managing your own behaviour, emotions, and thoughts in a way that helps you reach your goals. It involves being aware of how you’re feeling, understanding why you’re feeling that way, and deciding how to respond. Think of it like having a personal guide inside you that helps you stay calm, focused, […]
Sensory integration is a bit like hosting a well-coordinated party for your senses. Picture this: your brain is the lively host that welcomes inputs from all the senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—and helps them play nicely together. It’s like getting all your favorite tunes to harmonize perfectly. When everything goes smoothly, it helps us
Variations in how sensory information is interpreted by the brain. This can lead to being over-sensitive or under-sensitive to sights, sounds, touch, tastes, or smells.
Sensory triggers are things in our environment that can cause a strong reaction, either positive or negative. For someone who’s neurodivergent, these triggers might be more intense or different from what others experience. For instance, a sound that seems normal to one person might feel incredibly loud or even painful to someone else. The same
