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.
Category: Sensory
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.
Sensory Moments Intro
Lots of us are trained as we grow up to ignore our internal signals of what we need. There’s a lot of different aspects in there to unpack, and I’m going to address one of them.
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.
Coping with Sensory Differences in Public
How do you cope with sensory needs when you’re out in public? Here’s a framework and a few tips.
How to Start Investigating Your Sensory Differences
Do you want to get better at figuring out your sensory differences, to understand your own body better? Here’s a few ideas on how to get started.
How To Request Sensory Accommodations
It can be hard to convey what you need when requesting sensory accommodations. Here’s a framework for how.
Shifting Negative Thought Patterns
This phrase has helped me gradually shift from a negative outlook on sensory issues, socializing, and myself, to a tendency toward looking for the good.
