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.