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Sensory differences

Sensory stimuli

Children or young people may be over or under sensitive to sensory stimuli, including: 

  • Hearing.
  • Touch.
  • Taste.
  • Smell.
  • Vision.
  • Vestibular (our sense of balance).
  • Proprioception (body awareness).

Video

Take a look at the film below from The National Autistic Society on sensory sensitivity. 

Important:
Please note:

This film is intended to simulate sensory overload and so features loud, repetitive noises.