Our senses! Thanks to them, our brains are constantly flooded with
information about the world around us. What may surprise you is that
we're not all wired the same way, and some of us are unable to
understand exactly what we're sensing. People with sensory processing
disorder (SPD), a newly identified neurological condition, as well as
those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are frequently
misunderstood by others when they over- or under-react to sounds,
sights, smells, tastes, touch, movement, balance, and feelings within
their bodies.
In this guide, mental health counselor, SPD community advocate, and
sensory adult Rachel S. Schneider MA MHC helps us to make sense of
sensory issues. Whether you're someone with sensory issues, a loved one
supporting a sensory person, a professional, or someone that is curious
about unusual and complex sensory experiences, this guide will answer
your questions about life with sensory processing differences.