3 Reasons Sensory Processing Challenges Can Contribute to Social Awkwardness
It might seem like social stuff and sensory stuff are unrelated topics, but getting in touch with your body can make a difference in making friends. Here’s reasons why.
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Sensory-Friendly Livingfor Autistics
- Do you avoid going out? Do you need lots of time and space to feel okay when you do?
- Are you having meltdowns or shutdowns when doing activities like engaging in special interests, socializing, or working, due to sensory overload?
- Are you bothered now, more than ever, by your neighbor’s leaf blower, car horns that make you jump out of your skin, certain types of lighting, clothes, and stores?
If you recognized yourself in any of these, you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.
I’ve walked this road myself, and that’s why I’ve put together resources, tools, and answers to support you in making it better.
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Is It Anxiety Or Sensory Stuff?
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How To Build Self-Trust
I occasionally ask about physical sensations when coaching, and there’s a very specific reason for that. Here’s how simply asking starts to build self-trust.
The Impact Of Internal Awareness On Your Energy Levels
Here’s an explanation on how being aware of your body’s signals helps you manage your energy.
Is it rude for Autistics to spend holidays in their room?
Is it rude for Autistics to spend holiday gatherings in their room, or opt out, instead of with the family? Is it promoting bad behavior? And how do you explain it to family members?
When You Want To Integrate Body Stuff But Can’t
How do you follow the advice to integrate sensory awareness when you’re not getting info from your body?
When You Start Feeling Sensory Stuff and It’s All More Annoying, Here’s What to Do Next
A common experience with later identified Autistics who start figuring out all the sensory stuff that they’ve been shutting out, is that instead of things getting better, everything is more annoying.
Cheap Sensory Products You Might Already Have
Sensory objects are often very helpful, but spending a lot of money on them might not work for you. Here’s some ideas for cheap sensory products.
Will Increasing Internal Awareness Make Things Worse?
A lot of times there’s a fear that if you increase internal awareness you’ll just make things worse, but you can avoid that.
Dealing with Anxiety Around My Dr’s Appointment
I thought I might talk you through what I do to calm myself down, to see the anti-anxiety practices I teach in action.
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If you’d like more in-depth, structured, or personalized help building your sensory-friendly life—and are open to paid resources—here are my top three options:
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