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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Sensory processing disorder autism is a well known issues lots of people looking at a sensory processing disorder checklist will notice that a lot of the sensory processing disorder symptoms are common within autism and Aspergers syndrome.
There are lots of sensory processing disorder occupational therapy which is super helpful for people who have the issues. So I have compiled this simple hack to make you able to help over come your sensory issues with some amazing practice examples that I have been able to use from an occupational therapist dealing with my SPD issues.
If you are dealing with sensory processing disorder on your own this will be the most effective thing I can share with you.
I have issues with sensory processing disorder my self and I have been to see an occupational therapist that helped me over come these symptoms and issues. It isn’t a cure for the issues but it is therapy to help manage sensory processing disorder symptoms.
I found the tips super helpful and they actually worked to help me in my day to day
Proprioception:
This is where the where the issues are within Sensory processing disorder. The idea is that your muscles in your body need to be activated through deep muscle compression. This is the reason why lots of people with Autism / Aspergers Syndrome with SPD do not like soft touch.
This is also the reason for not handling some challenging food textures well, causing all kids of autism meltdowns or upsets and spoiling what you are eating.
Another issue this can make is losing focus during the day with distractions from lights or sounds. These can impact the day to day life of anyone with an autism spectrum disorder that is co morbid with Sensory Processing Disorder.
USFUL LINKS ON SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER:
Kati Morton - What is Sensory Processing Disorder?: • What is Sensory Proces...
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Sensory Processing Disorder: Occupational Therapy Demonstration: • Sensory Processing Dis...
STAR Institue for Sensory Processing Disorder - About ASP: www.spdstar.org/basic/about-spd
Autism Awareness Centre Inc. - Does my child have sensory processing disorder?: autismawarenesscentre.com/doe...
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Hey from the Aspie World and a big welcome into my life! I am a Dan from the UK and I have Aspergers Syndrome or ASD which is a form of Autism, often referred to as High Functioning Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder. I make videos every week on my journey and offer tips and tricks to help everyone who has Autism.
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I rely on headphones a lot. The sounds of loads of people talking at once overloads me to the point where I’ll get super distressed and upset. I literally listen to music everywhere I go.
You should listen to podcasts instead of music.... Music is irritating after a few minutes and you can listen to podcasts for hours..
Yes very useful!!
I take my headphones everywhere. Very rare that I don't have them on. I like to listen to music, audio dramas and the like. Headphones allow me to control what I hear instead of being hit by all the noises the world puts out.
Totally get that. I've stormed out of rooms or put my hands over my ears before in front of everyone, because I just couldn't cope with all the noise. I guess that was a mini-meltdown of sorts.
At least im not the only one. People think im strange because the sound of lots of people talking makes me upset or angry. I can only listen to music though as audiobooks or podcasts are not loud enough and i can hear the book talking and people around me talking and it makes it worse.
sound is quite strange for me. if i’m in a silent room, i notice all the little sounds. breathing, foot tapping, sniffling. because of this it makes me so frustrated and irritated to the point where on several occasions i will kinda step on the persons foot (lightly) so that they stop. with tiny sounds it also keeps me from concentrating while reading or really doing anything. however, if i’m sitting in the cafeteria or other common area in my school, all the loud makes one big sound and it doesn’t matter to me. it’s just a white noise i guess.
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I have the same. The loud noise at work is SO loud I just get annoyed in general and sometimes I wanne close off my ears. And sudden noises too.
I have the same issue with all the little noises. It’s torture sometimes. I’ve started wearing earplugs that make everything quieter. They’re usually targeted for concerts and things but they help filter out the little things
Lol...you step on their foot...OMG you do what I think of doing...
Lol that's funny bcuz i know how you feel.
Idk where you're from but you can't do that in California...I just give the person a good hard stare until they stop, they get uncomfortable someone staring at them or if they would say,
What ate you looking at? Ill tell them that I have a condition and noises are annoying to me. They either understand or they dont & jerks & keep on doing it, those are the ppl who were born in a barn.
One thing though I can hear the smallest noise in a crowded room. That i can't help.
I wish you well & hope you never step in the wrong persons foot.
Me too. Specific sounds and quiet sounds rattle me. I love fireworks and concerts but chewing gum whispering and typing make me so anxious
I also feel like people on 2nd floors are always stomping but I'm starting to wonder if it's me and not them
My son's Occupational Therapist described his sensory system as being a room full of doors that are supposed to swing open and closed freely but the doors are locked or stuck open. That analogy really helped us understand his behaviors and to put them in context. He wasn't being naughty just seeking input to wake up his system!
Yes mind said that to haha.
door is a good metaphor as it makes you think oh a locked door can be opened with a key, who has the key..............the therpist. he didnt make you underrstand anything he manipulated you to believe he could help aslong as you pay him...................
I like the door metaphor very much
@@josephmaxamillion9791 The therapist isn't the key; the technique or skill is the key. The therapist can teach it, sure, but it can also be learnt elsewhere (though it will likely have a trade-off, like taking longer).
@@kashiichan i didnt say he was. what technique/skill? can teach what? what can be learnt elsewhere? what takes longer? i dont understand sorry this makes no sense to me
I can't stand tight clothing at all. It makes me feel like I'm suffocating and I'm constantly aware of the tight clothing. It drives me nuts, so I probably won't do that. lol I'm also very sensitive to light, touch, and too much or sudden sounds. I think the chew toy might help.
Ah yeah.
I used to think that tight clothing would make me feel like I was suffocating, but when I wore it I really liked it! Try everything every few months. 🙂
I use chewy toys, fidget toys, weighted blanket, headphones (noise reduction or cancelling) and sunglasses and a ball cap to survive in church. They have a sensory room, but I only use it before the service to get energy out so I can focus. I sometimes have trouble communicating so I have a communication book and flip book. At home I use a swing, and mini trampoline. When I brush my teeth, I prefer a 3 sided toothbrush as I absolutely hate the texture of the bristles in my mouth. I literally gag every time I use a standard manual toothbrush.. I can go on..
Odd I'm the opposite skin tight clothes are super nice for me i love them
Oof Same
The sounds of eating (even if it's me doing the eating), can cause me to lose my appetite. I wear headphones with white noise most of the day.
Oh man I get that!!
It's like the laugh track on your favorite TV sitcom. Once you notice it, you can't forget it.
Oh my gosh, me too! Everyone keeps saying i overreact but i get so disturbed! It's the only thing i can hear!
Me too! It makes social eating pure torture unless there's a heap of background noise to distract me, but busy places have their own challenges.
Blutooth headphones are the best invention ever!
I would love to see a video centered around audible sensory processing.
I recently got fired for an outburst due to me being overwhelmed by noises and the feeling of my work apron against my neck.
Holding a job has always been difficult for me due to undiagnosed autism and I’m finally starting to get the help I need.
Channels like yours have been really helpful
Ooh that is a good idea!!
jeSs Same. :/
I’ve been fired 5 times and I really just am trying to figure out how to never get fired again. By either finding the right job or figuring out how to cope
I've started working for myself. I find it better for my anxiety.v
pritchy1 how’d you manage to do that and make a living?
@@cowboy_crowyour state should have a vocational rehab program. Apply and they will give you a vocational counselor and they can help with all sorts of things and pay for it too. They can get you a job coach that will help you with getting a keeping a job longterm by finding what your barriers are and also working with the company to provide accommodations for you. It’s important to spend time learning what things are problems for you (lights, people, noises, etc) and try and pick a job that is least aggravating. If you can find something related to your special interest that’s helpful. You can also apply for disability if you feel you cannot keep a job.
I cannot deal with the heat, it's so hard to me when it's summer I suffer a lot. It's summer in my country so I stay all day long hiding from the heat and hardly go out.. I don't know if someone feels like that..
You know, I get soooo hot sometimes I end up getting really mad and taking my clothes off. This issue an issue for me.
I can identify, people around me always tell me my body is too hot and ask me if am sick..
I used to overheat, and get very ill with heat. Ironically, vitamin D deficiency was diagnosed. I was told that vitamin D deficiency is common in the spectrum.
Supplement Vitamin D please!
Same. I also tear off the tags of my clothes because it is torture to me. Anyone else have this problem?
One sensory problem that I have is I can't stand noise: people laughing, shouting, whispering, chewing, I don't like the sound of funfair attractions, cars. It doesn't limit me, but it's sometimes so upsetting. i also over react when people touches me, I don't like physical contact
Do not care you have fucking sensory problem and I had the same thing but I am doing well.
Oh yeah I get that!!
@@windowshoppingwithjulie6664stop being a dick
I am 68 and have just realized a huge number of the 'quirks' about me all my life were 'Aspie' symptoms. Light sensitivity, Certain sounds, food textures, smells, needing a tight garment under a loose garment, not one or the other, both. Needing heavy cover at night on my lower body to relax for sleep. Coming to know I see the world, events, people differently than most people. Running into door facings. Not able to play 'catch' as the perception was always 'off'. Cannot tolerate being overheated. I was in my 20's before I began learning to have real conversations with people. I remember sitting at a table with people conversing and wondering how they knew what to say. I used logic to analyze how they began conversations, how they responded, what were the most spoken subjects. In school I just wanted to be invisible, to not be noticed. Is that enough?
I have an auditory processing disorder, I have a hard time hearing what someone says if they're not facing me and if a person's voice is too low/deep I can't understand a word they are saying
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I M the same way
Same, like I hear what they’re saying, but my brain doesn’t always process it the first time.
I have auditory processing too - ive never met anyone else who has it.
Hmm me to
ASP is so hard to deal with on the daily. I react extremely when I hear small sounds - breathing, chewing, a pen write etc. I’ll start crying or I’ll get angry or I’ll stamp or something like that. It’s the same in very crowded spaces and I genuinely thought I was the only one. I’m glad to be informed that others feel the same :)
I always used to eat my T-shirt’s as a kid. If something got too stimulating I chewed it up. My mum always got angry with me. I recently explained to her that it helped me cope with the anxiety and I couldn’t help myself. She apologized for not understanding me then. I still chew towels and scarves but I’m always ashamed when I’m doing it. Time for some chewables I think.
Yeah.
Thanks for that. My 5year old does this. He had noticibly chewed more yesterday which was school party day.
I never was able to chew my shirt. The whole feeling just makes me cringe. It feels so weird to me
@peeps3216 peeps thats an ACE idea. Thank you
Me I would chew the end of my glasses as a kid I try not to now. But I do chew on a neckless if I’m wearing one so I avoid wearing jewelry XD
I have Tourettes ADHD dyslexia OCD and aspergers. Its quite a lot and its hard not only because in school I can't concentrate and I can't stop making noises. But when people shout and clap or its really loud I get really angry and at times I have meltdowns.
Hey thank you for sharing.
@@TheAspieWorld thanks, no problem.
CBD oil I just started to take it and it has stopped my Turrets and helping my autism a lot I don't even have meltdowns any more..
Can you ask for a time out pass at school to release the build up of tics and sensory stress?
Im with you...
with noises, ppl and noise ugh...
it's awful
It's an absolute nightmare for me when I'm in my lectures because if one person in the room is even whispering, I'll hear it and it'll completely distract me from what I'm supposed to be listening to. So it's much worse when everyone is talking and it's like I'm tuned in to 100 conversations at once
Yes it can be so testing at times. Hang. In there you are doing awesome!! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
It's really nice to see an adult talking about coping with spd, I find that a lot of the resources available are for children which isn't always helpful to adults, great video!
As far as I and mental health professionals have been able to tell, I have adhd and spd. One psychiatrist described by auditory issues as my adhd brain focusing on every tiny thing I can hear instead of filtering it all out.
Weirdly, my sensory issues have only increased as I’ve gotten older. In quiet rooms I hear every tiny noise, which sucks in school because I hear people sniff or sneeze or tap something or shuffle papers or whatever and it drives me crazy. I can’t wear shirts with collars that touch above my collarbones, and I almost always wear tank tops because a) I hate the way sleeves feel and b) I’m always too hot. I take out all clothing tags and can’t wear things with weird seams or textures. There have been mornings when I literally can’t stand the feeling of any clothes on my skin and I almost can’t get to work/school because I can’t get dressed.
Thank you so much for the comment!
This is sooo relatable!! I have ADHD as well, and as a child I would NOT wear jeans because I hated the fabric and seams. My mom had to go to specials shops to get sock seamless socks and labels will be cut out before the first wear..
I relate so much. I've literally had meltdowns (and had to cancel plans) when I've tried to put an outfit together, and everything feels tight, irritating, stressful! I'm very particular in choosing clothing that's v-neck , loose and easy to wear. I love dresses, as there isn't usually a tight waistband, and it saves the stress of matching items together! I'm also trying to simplify my wardrobe, so making choices is easier for me. Less is more!
I relate to everything you said. Side note I am also deaf in my right ear. So I never understood why things seemed so loud at times, even when it was quiet.
Same for me
Little late to this one... but:
Can't stand tight shirt or sweater cuffs around my wrists, and am always pushing them up to my elbows.
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I always cut the neck of my t-shirt holes bigger
@@juicyparsons I do this too lol
Nobody here are going to be astronauts in pressure suits then
I don’t like tight cuffs of sweaters or things on my wrists or ankles so the looser the better. I like to pull my sleeves to my palms that’s the full level of comfort.
I'm sensitive to scents.
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My 19yr old granddaughter also. She can even smell printed words. She finally got diagnosed this last year. She is a phenomenal person. Her stim is flipping the pages of a book in front of her face and smelling the words. She is also a prolific reader. Can tell you where a certain word appears, page, paragraph, sentence, what sequence in any book she has read. The psychiatrist says it is from her lexicon which is not nearly as full as ours.
I guess you could say you're.... scentsitive..
.. I'll let myself out.
Me too. It's really annoying when you just can't go in a room because of it. The worst for me is coconut smell. And if I go to the beach it is guaranteed that I will be sick the rest of the day.
Me too
I'm just being diagnosed with ASD and SPD, I'm 33 years old, and my life is only now seeming to make any sense to me now that I'm learning I'm not neuro typical. Your videos have helped me feel less isolated and alone in my experiences, thank you!
Can you make a video about smalltalk pls?
Yes!!
So, nice weather we’ve been having 🤣🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
awful. i cant do it.
As someone with autism I experience a lot of the things you mentioned in the video and they bother me all the time, I'm glad that someone is telling people about these things so that they can help other or themselves
Awesome.
Oh, wow, I am so glad to find this channel. I was diagnosed with a moderate panic disorder for years, but I’ve only just been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder now - at age 60. My SPD, particularly my problems discriminating between sounds, is super intrusive on my day-to-life. I needed these hacks so badly! Thank you!
ADHD here. I don't officially have a sensory disorder, but I am sensitive to becoming overwhelmed periodically. I'm trying to learn more about what triggers it. I know:
- I only like soft cotton clothing
- I hate the sounds of chewing, crunching ice or popsicles, and background noise when I need quiet
- I struggle to hear all the words that someone is saying and often have to fill in the blanks
- I hate the transition of becoming wet or cold
- I love looking at everything at dollar stores and thrift stores, but wear myself out and then can't make decisions anymore
- I don't like to touch anything that leaves residue on my hands, like sunscreen, slime, play d'oh, greasy foods (might be part OCD)
I also get understimulated pretty easily. (ADHD lol) So i'm looking forward to helping myself get jump started in the mornings, during difficult tasks, and at 1 pm when I lose all energy.
I will say, I've found my SAD lamp useful for mornings to stimulate me so far. Obviously it wouldn't work if you're light sensitive, even from the corner of your eye. I'm also thinking:
- a sensory bottle
- a bag full of pom poms
- sitting on my yoga bolster (I don't understand why I love the texture of that thing)
- rolling on the carpet (there's nothing wrong with doing divergent things when you're neurodivergent! Probably not at work, though! 😆 )
- a smooth stone
- spinning
Another thing. My proprioception improved IMMENSELY when I joined kickboxing, tai chi, martial arts, or street hockey. Since you say activating the muscles so your body remembers where they are is what helps, I'm sure it was that! Cool Beans.
Thanks for the tips sir. Have sound related SPD and ADHD. Loud distracting sounds are the bane of my existence!
Amazing content for this disorder. I am 32 years old and I’m just understanding and learning about my disorder.
Agreed
Me too
Hi, Dan. I love your videos and podcasts, but I have one problem: the background music makes it really hard to listen. Ironic that I'm posting this on a video about SPD, eh? Any chance of releasing future podcasts as a background-music-free version of the vids?
Thank you for that, I will take it on board!!
@@TheAspieWorld Yeah same here.
I've been dealing with long term effects of brain injury, one of which is sensory processing issues, after experiencing a sensory overload episode while watching my niece at a school party I've finally decided to look into this rather than denying it, thank you for this video
I have a lot of these sensory processing disorders and I'm so over sensitive to stuff like if someone touches me like a tap on the shoulder or whatever and I'm not expecting it I'll be in a mood for a bit over it and if I'm exposed to too much light I have to cover my eyes and if I'm exposed to too much noise I'll either tell them stop making the noise or I'll distract myself from it or I'll overload I am very sensitive to certain types of clothing and heat and all that ps thanks for the advice on this vid the work u do is great keep it up
I am going for a diagnosis next year and it is very likely I have Aspergers Syndrome. One sensory problem that I have is noise. I do not like fireworks, people shouting, thunder or the sound of water (dog drinking or someone drinking or pouring water). Another struggle I have is that I dont like changes, struggle with new people, people touching me or making too much eye contact. I love listening to my music and struggle with sensory overloads. On top of that I have Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Asthma.
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I have trouble with plans changing as well. Especially if I have made my owns plans and they get messed up by someone else. I get upset lol
well for me i basically have sonic hearing where i can hear things like crazy my mom can whisper across the room saying my name and i would respond she just laughs if my parents play the radio on loudly ill freak out
Wow that’s interesting.
Me too!! I once was woken by a baby crying ever so faintly 4 houses away.. lol. I get frustrated with my daughter if she whispers near me or taps.
BUT, I love really loud music while cleaning or driving because it helps me focus!
I have ADHD, so I think thats the contributor to my SPD.
Yes I'm the same but I like to have the radio or news constantly playing to block that .I find it can drive me a bit crazy hearing every tiny sound
OMG thank you for this video, I couldn't figure out for the life of me why my depth perception was off my whole life, my mom always thought I intentionally "put things on the edge", which was not the case, and I could never explain it. thank you for this.
I’m late to this video, and while I found the video relatable and helpful, it was the comments section that really resonated with me. I have many severe sensory issues and everyone’s comments were so affirming and validating. Thank you. I plan on showing this video to both my therapist & psychiatrist.
Since I was little, I have been hyper sensitive to sounds. I used break down crying because certain sounds were just so painful. As I've gotten older, i can handle my external reactions better, but they still bother me daily. I also have the same reaction to certain sights. Repetitive motions give me the same feeling or even seeing something that I know makes a certain sound bothers me. I'm always adjusting my clothing and it never feels comfortable. I can feel every little hair that is not in the right spot and so it can cause me to take a while to fall asleep comfortably. I don't know if this is included in SPD, but i'm hyper sensitive to dirty things. Every time i go to the bathroom it makes me want to throw up, or seeing a wall dirty makes me nauseous. I haven't been diagnosed with SPD, but i'm convinced I have it or Misophonia.
I’m not sure if you mentioned fluorescent lighting being a distraction in disguise as well. I didn’t know what I was experiencing my whole life was SPD until after I graduated from high school, when I finally googled some of the prominent symptoms that had haunted me since my earliest memories; symptoms my parents thought I would “grow out of”.. looking back the days I could focus the best we’re days when the teacher turned off the lights in the classroom either for a video or to keep the room cool when it was warm out... we didn’t have many of those days living in the Midwest of the states so I never caught on to the benefits
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My parents noticed my reaction to overhead fluorescent lighting at school.
I suspect I have APD. I had read the wiki about APD when I heard about it, and what the article described was 90%+ describing what I have experienced for the past 40 years. Having this, but not having a name for it, or not even know that it is an actual condition, leads to self hate, self doubt, misjudgement from others who think you arent listening to them, and many upset and unhappy people around me who get frustrated when I need them to repeat themselves. One of the worst memories related to that is my dad accusing me of "not listening" even tho I gave him all the focus I could have, but I could not repeat to him word-for-word what he said, he assumed I was not paying attention.
I cant hear people talking to me when they are turned away from me, or when a car drives by, or a plane flying over, or am in a car and the sound of the road drowns out the person talking to me in the car. It's like my hearing is like mono speakers. or like being blind in one eye
I only hear what is loudest, and anything softer than that, even voices, I cant hear over the louder noise. I've had numerous hearing tests when I was a kid, and I would always pass these tests. But it was so often, and I dont remember why they tested me, but reading about APD made so much sense! So many mysteries about myself were answered when I read that article.
@Green Roc I am so happy you were finally able to solve the mystery so that it put your past in clearer focus and gave you understand into yourself and why you do certain. Your story very much touched me, and I wish you all the best.
I understand I only hear the loudest sounds. I also had several hearing test as a kid for what ever reason and I am in my forties. I just assumed everyone else had these problems not knowing or how to put in to words what I was feeling.
I would have almost selective hearing. Where if the room was too noisy around me I would almost like turn off the sound around me and focus on my thoughts or reading a book or daydreaming. It’s an odd sensation. Feeling like I can just turn off all the noise and be in my own head. I can still hear what people are saying if I choose to and if they’re loud enough or specifically getting my attention.
Dude, you have NO idea how much these tips helped me. I’m currently going through withdrawal of my anti-anxiety medication and one of the most common symptoms is agitation. I haven’t had sensory overload for a LONG time so I sadly forgot what it was like to have it. But the agitation started to trigger my touch sensory overload and it was really hard for me to function. I usually went on walks with my dog to help out the agitation but I have to go to work early so I usually don’t get the time. But the push ups have been a GODSEND, I did them as soon as I noticed my upper arms (where the sensory overload starts for me) felt tingly and it helped acclimatise my body back much quicker than usual. You’re a legend and definitely watching more videos from you 😁
A big thanks to this group for their kindess, understanding and support. You're great.
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I’m still trying to figure out if I have adult autism but I DEFINITELY have misophonia. It’s a straight up curse & I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I can’t even sit comfortably with my family while eating meals. I have to plug one ear or make some excuse to leave. Not to mention my family eats like animals.. (lol). I just get an overwhelming feeling of anger mixed with anxiety and I can’t control it. I wish there was a cure.
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Thank you for sharing. I have asperger’s, OCD, ADD and SPD. I didn’t realize there was a name for it. Yes certain specific sounds would bother me so much that the moment I rather die than here it. Not literally but I assume you might understand what I mean. I’ve experienced online tutorials 8 years ago that I couldn’t listen to because the teacher foolishly didn’t know how to set up his audio to where it wouldn’t amplify the sound of his mouth or lips closing and his breathing. I ended up finding another course with same topic but different teacher. People in family I sometimes can’t stand sound of their cough, sneeze breathing. These are just a few examples. Thanks for updating and informing by your post. Best regards.
My dad is a very loud chewer, so whenever he sits down to eat in the same room, I take mine to my room to finish. I can't deal with the torture.
My son was diagnosed with high functioning autism & spd I’m finding your videos helping me to understand .
This makes so much sense.. Growing up and still to this day, I could never play sports because I'm so clumsy and uncoordinated. I'm always running into things. I will literally constantly run into to cabinets, drawers, doors, tables, walls, fixtures, you name it.. Sever times a day. It's like I just don't see them, and I have no idea where I am in relation to the item. I also deal with the auditory and texture issues... I will literally stop everything I'm doing and leave/move/fixate on the sound of someone chewing.. Or if I hear their lips come apart.. It sends chills down my spine. I can't stand jello, pudding, or yogurt. It makes me gag!! Your videos are helping understand a lot about this condition. Learning about Aspergers has helped me understand so many aspects of my life.. And I feel like the world makes a bit more sense than it once did. Thanks
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My mom told me I have spd a few years ago. It was mostly about food, but I also have other problems with light, noise, and clothes tags. It wasn’t long after that I realized I have arfid, because my problems with food are pretty extreme. And then a couple months ago I read that arfid can be linked to autism, so I took the aq test and scored 35 on it. So since then I’ve been researching autism kind of obsessively, and this has become my favorite channel on the subject.
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Thank you so much for this information. My 7 year old daughter has ADHD and SPD. I so appreciate all of your video but this one really hit home as it really helped my understanding it more, but even more importantly some very simple hacks to use. I find myself often focused on what seems to be the bigger issues while tending to put aside what seems less pressing. This was an awesome reminder of how it ALL goes together! I definitely plan to put these suggestions to use, and work with her to find the things that best benefit her. I truly admire you and find you very inspirational.
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My biggest one is the touch you mentioned. Light touch bad and firm touch good. I go back and forth between needing loose clothes and tight clothes but never tight on my arms, but my arms need to be covered because light touch to my forearms is hell. I came here because I recently had an overaggressive 'itch attack' if you will, last night and this morning on the tops of my feet. I'm medicated for my depression/anxiety and my adhd, my doctor says there is something that he can give me for sensory but he doesn't really want to put me on anymore pills.
The sensory problem I hate the most is when clothes particularly waist bands and the leg bands of underwear suddenly start to HURT, really hurt to the point where I'm tearing it off. I'm constantly struggling with clothing and only finding one or two items I can't get more of that are perfect atleast for a few weeks (there's nothing that I'm completely comfortable with wearing all the time. : ( )
It's really frustrating and I don't really know where to turn. Stim toys don't really do much for me. I do have some shaker charms that I like but it doesn't really solve anything for me. I have sound canceling headphones as well as autism sensory calm music I play when it's too much. Though after a while I can't stand the noise canceling feel, I am slowly getting used to it, I think. It's just hard to find good ones because they have to rest against the shell of my ear, not around or my neck starts to hurt excruciatingly badly. I'm usually alright with sound, it's mostly when it's a tiny annoying sound like the bell on our cat's collar or when I can't identify it. Like if I'm outside and people start talking and I can't see them.
I also have food issues... sometimes my body just goes into fasting to the degree of me losing a few pounds at it's worse (I've had this off medication just as badly, I'm aware that stimulants can mess with appetite but I currently have a routine that's working.) and I struggle with a small range of food I can eat. I don't like most vegetables, or most... anything. I like pastas and plain flavors but I've never had an issue with texture.
My biggest issue is my mind is detached from my body so when I'm having a symptom I can't identify a cause. Which makes it all the more fun to try and figure out how to cope.
I'm so glad I found your channel! I have a 6 year old son with most of the symptoms of Aspergers you talked about in your 10 symptoms video. He doesn't have a diagnosis yet, but we've started down that path. We've really struggled to help him with sensory issues, and in the last few months dancing and massage have really helped. I'm excited to try some of the ther hacks, especially waking up your body. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I follow partly because I'm epileptic and have anxiety. I don't have a sensory processing disorder but I'm immensely affected by loud sounds and bright lights. I like learning about disorders that have things in common with mine and I love your tips on how to deal with having your senses overloaded. Keep up the great work :)
Hey!! Thank you!! Awesome tk have you here!
I thought epilepsy was severe SPD?
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Nope, they have similar triggers, but they're completely different.
I have issues with SPD ... Bright lights and certain rough textures in clothing and textures of some foods really bother me ... I also have issues with showering because I don't like how it feels if the water backs up over my feet or if the water pressure is too weak.
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I just came across this and I have never felt so understood. I am learning that I have SPD and to have someone else say exactly what I experience when touched. I've used those same words and no one has known what I'm taking about. Thank you for making your content. It helps!
I know this is like, 10 months late but im so happy i found this. I have autism and im very sensitive to certain sounds and textures and its super hard to deal with. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for the toothbrush tip! My husband is diagnosed with Asperger's, along with really bad SPD when it comes to food. I can't wait to talk to him about that tip!
Also, the neckline on that tight undershirt your'e wearing looks uncomfortable to me! Those sort of necklines (or even worse, turtlenecks) always trigger my gag reflex and make me feel like I'm choking.
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Sensitive to noise like I need noise cancelling headphones and sensory toys
Yeah!!
working with kids on the spectrum, and pretty sure I have it....I just want to thank you a million times because this helps me so much in my work....this AWESOME SAUCE. is the bomb,
First off, a big thank you to you Dan 💛 I found your videos a couple of years ago and it changed my life. I always thought I was crazy, but through you I can find help. Been trying to get a diagnosis for couple of years now with no luck. “You seem to have the same problems as people on the spectrum, but it’s not enough/you learn to well” coming up with diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional dysfunction… But you give me hope 🙏 And ACTUAL help and tips. Thank you!
On a side note, I’m having a hard time focussing on what you’re saying in this video cause of the music 😂
I have this really weird thing against people whistling. I also have sensitive hearing and am getting noise cancelling headphones for school
Oh interesting.
+Stephanie Strahan … It's not that weird. I can't stand people whistling through their teeth. I use noise cancelling headphones at my church because the acoustics carry noise from the constant chatter from the back. The acoustics in a church is meant for praise and listening to the priest - which is right and proper - but lately, whispers have become full blown conversations and this does my head in!
Omg yes. Whistling hurts my ears. It’s soooo bad
Stephanie Strahan this is exactly what I have. I hate it
Moon Glow in my school, since we aren’t allowed our phones, we only get to wear headphones if we’re in computer class or have gone to the computers for a specific class. I think I’m the only one who has sensory issues so I’m the only one who gets to wear headphones
In allmy childhood photos in the sun, I'm squinting ! Now I wear sunglasses a lot!
Yup!!
Yes!!! I never understood how people could take nice photos in the sunshine
I didn’t even reslise it earlier but I may be light sensitive, because I even wear sunglasses when it’s cloudy
Ohh how I’m so grateful I found you! My awesome 5 year old diagnosed with AP & he has sensory disorder. He carries a straw that he must swivel between his fingers. Thank you so much!!!
I feel so heard and seen! Thank you for these tangible coping tools, I have been looking for this!
I was given SPD as a reason for my own issues and problems over autism when I went for an assessment diagnosis not so long ago. I don’t know how to really deal with it and I think I’ve stumbled through self care regarding it over the years, so thanks for this 👍🏻
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Coping with the myriads of sounds and smells are the biggest sensory-issues for me... besides all the social, cognitive, emotional and communicative challenges that comes with ASD. It’s very overwhelming and one of the reasons I prefer being at home by myself. I use noisecancelling headphones to minimize the amount of noises coming from my surroundings - usually with recognisable music playing, but smells is harder to remove. I smell smoke from cigarettes, spices, oil-paint, perfumes, different food, gasoline, wet clothes, urin, beer, animals, flowers, trees, detergents and much more all at once (som smells are more than 1640 feet away)... I call it an explosion of olfactory mayhem. I spend a lot of energy and time to localize the smells and categorize them on the go. So after spending an hour or less coping with the many sounds (I don’t use my headphones when it rains or it’s too cold) and smells I am stressed, irritable and exhausted. So if anyone got any good ideas, do write!
My daughter has all these symptoms however has been diagnosed with BPD . She is now 20 and has been misdiagnosed since we adopted her at 18 months. It is very sad how much help and benefits she missed out in her education so far. She has rocked since she was a baby and NEEDS her lazyboy rocker, she rocks for hours and hours.
These are such great tips! I love jumping, shaking moving in the morning , rolling on the floor too. It helps so much to feel the pressure of the floor
Fluorescent lighting, tags, seams on socks, excessive heat, and eating sounds. Pure. Torture.
Yup!!
Everything but eating sounds, yes.
Omg SEAMS ON SOCKS YES
They just started making all super market like operating rooms in last 5 years.like a car paint light tunnel. Crazy
Yes
Hey Dan! Not quite related to this video, but I was wondering if you would be interested in making a video about autism and how it relates to addictive/compulsive behaviors. It's something I've noticed in a lot of other people with ASD but it isn't talked about that much. Thanks!
Thank you so much Dan!!! I was informed (off the record) by my child's doctor/diagnostic specialist that I am definitely on the spectrum. She was not surprised at all by my autism questionnaire test score of 44. I came to your site specifically to ask you what noise cancelling headset you use and found this excellent video 💗 I am going to definitely look into getting the headset and check out the other assistance items linked as well. I get overstimulated at family get-togethers to the point of physical discomfort bordering on pain (especially my hearing!). I'm so grateful I found your channel... Your videos are a wealth of information for me and my family. 🤗💗
I definitely have over sensitivities but I’d not heard of being under sensitive and this makes a lot of sense too. Very helpful.
Hi hope your having a good day. My son hasn’t been diagnosed with SPD, but I believe he has that.
1. He won’t touch anything metal like keys, door knobs, zippers, coins etc. He doesn’t like the smell of it. He also hates if I wear perfume or if I spray any air freshener in the house. He also hates his brothers natural scent (no he doesn’t stink lol)
2.He’s always chewing on the strap of his watch. He will not eat anything hard like Oreo cookies etc
3. He doesn’t kiss anyone and doesn’t like to be touched by anyone but me.
Love your video. They help a lot. Thank u and God bless u.
Ieah Leen thank you so much. I’m always researching about all these issues.
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I don't like being touched by anyone I don't know, and even many people I do know. For me: others touching me.. that's a very close inner circle kind of thing
I have a under-sensitivity to sour things. Also I am weirdly over sensitive to blue ink on a white background.If someone writes in blue ink I find it’s too “in my face” and it makes my eyes hurt and I get headaches. I can’t bite tape, I have to use scissors. Also I have some other sensitivity but they aren’t as bad like I don’t like the sound when some drags a table or chair across the floor or when a white board marker is about to run out and it makes a squeaky noise
Oh interesting!!
I undersensittve to sour food too but oversensitive to spicy food.
Sammy Ariel that’s interesting, I’m not over sensitive or under sensitive to spicy food. I can tolerate spice but not something that’s really spicy
This explains my horrible day at work... suddenly after having nothing to do I had to get folders half an hour before I could go home. I struggled with locks. Had to walk back and forth as I forgot keys and light switches. Struggled again with keys in locks. Walked into doors as I got the distance wrong and was so tense and stressed at the end of the day. I came home and my partner seen the distress on my face. Gave a hug and left me alone. It was horrifying.
Touch issues gets really bad when I get frustrated or already overwhelmed and it even makes me cry
Love this channel (not the adverts though, they take away my focus on what you're saying and i need a moment to refocus)....you mentioned in earlier videos about your star wars book, well then have you considered writing a 'help' book similar in content to your channel? It would cover all the usual things related to what you talk about but you can also add things like the autism life hacks... a selection of alternate smoothie recipes etc. All this would utilise your skills with chemistry, personal intrests and what you already do on your channel but in a handy 'survival' guide if you get my meaning. 'The layman's pocket guide to social survival' sort of thing.
Hey yes indeed!! I am writing a book on Aspergers
@@TheAspieWorld brilliant! I'll keep a look out for it. No doubt you'll be letting us all know when it's available. :-)
I have SPD and Asperger's, as well as other things, so I like these tips.
Oh interesting!! Thank you :)!!
I appreciate these a lot!! I can so relate. I have always been overly sensitive to tactile sensations. As a child, I would only wear specific clothes, and I almost always had trouble wearing pants up until I was 5 or so lol.. because I just couldnt stand the way they felt too restricting around my waist. They diagnosed me with ADHD at the age of 4, but I know that a big reason for my concentration and focus issues was that i just found it very difficult to tune out all the ways I was feeling uncomfortable from various tactile sensations at any given time. My dad has aspergers. I have suspected for a long time that my 'ADHD' actually comes from being mildly on the autism spectrum.
Thanks for making these videos to help those of us that struggle.
Less than half way through the episode and every example hits home. I've never been clinically diagnosed with ASD or SPD, but every example sounds like everyday of my life... Hoping to be able to use these tips to make days not feel so long.
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As a fellow person with Aspergers (I don’t like the term “Aspie”) I can say that a lot of these relate to me.
We are aspies, what's your point?
Ah ok.
Regina Reece I know that we are,just something about the term kinda throws me off. I’m more that’s proud of my aspergers,I just don’t like being called an “aspie”. That’s all.
I have a 2 hour bus ride back and forth from school and back and the seat is uncomfortable, and my pillow sips, and my bus mates and VERY loud and jump over seats and etc. I have a wreck less driver so when i lay down i always slip off the seat and my legs don’t fit in one seat so i have to lay out across two seats and people always touch my legs, my headphones aren’t strong enough to block out the noise and the bus is really loud, my seat is next to the heater so i usually put my blanket over my face so it dims the flickering lights (because of the sun through buildings and trees) and when the heater is on i can’t breathe, it’s all just a mess and i have a sensory over load almost every day ;(
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My son he had no pain feeling. But after an accident. He suddenly got that feeling again. It’s was amazing
It's nice to listen to a conversation that makes perfect sense to me on every aspect.
I have SPD, and most of the time it isn’t too bad. I do have a really bad stim though. Also when I drop things I take a really long time to respond to whatever I dropped, and then I can’t get it back lol
and i cant wear a shirt without an undershirt
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I am not diagnosed with any sensory processing disorders but I have almost if not all of tell tell signs. I also have ehlers-danlos syndrome. There are links between somatosensory amplification and EDS. It's really interesting.
Oh interesting.
Same, the cross over with body awareness, fatigue etc is really interesting.
My sister just got diagnosed with autism & I plan on getting diagnosed too but Im concentrating on my EDS & POTS, so just learning autism stuff in the meantime.
I am glad people are becoming more aware of all conditions & wish more doctors would think of co-morbid conditions.
For sure, EDS compounds things exponentially. The pain and sensory processing combined with insomnia can really wear on an individual. It's not easy...
I never knew that SPD could be part of EDS! Between EDS and ADHD that could really explain why I struggle with so many sensory issues
im not even done with the video yet but thank you so much for the chewing segment- i never thought i needed something to chew on but seeing you use it the way you do and your reason made me realize its exactly what i need to quit biting myself. so again thank you so much
I love your merch because it's so smooth and just amazing.
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I hate certain sounds. Sounds like chewing or whispers, but at the same time I also hate slightly louder noises. I get used to some sounds at work, but I still get an overload. Also, I smell weird things. I smell the air. Literally, the air. There is.like a certain clothing that I just cringe at the feeling of it. And touch. God. Sometimes I ADORE hugs and touch (only certain people) but sometimes I want everyone to not even come close.
So yeah. I sure can't handle much. Perhaps I should get a chew toy or something, since I always chew on my pinky finger when stuff like that happends
My problem is I have extremely disgraphia and ADD, I have trouble with clothing and fine tune motorskills which is very tough because I work construction. The only thing that seems to help is huge amounts of physical exercise. If you have any tips let me know because I have been struggling with this everyday for 26 years.
Hey! I’m still working on getting my autism diagnosis but I love your videos they’ve helped me so much.
I have sensory processing disorder, adhd, dyscalculia, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
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I have moderate autism and mild ADHD, I wear sunglasses indoors sometimes, hoodies and wear headphones with no music playing it works with me perfectly, sunglasses also help me talking to people i point my head at them and look behind them with my eyes
Hey Dan, the properceptive system and vestibular system are interrelated. I have just started research on the 2 systems.
Oh thanks for that!!
Hi I have just been diagnosed with adhd but I have terrible problems with sound and light I can hear the smallest of sounds that really get to me . I also go everywhere with my sun glasses. Is this an adhd thing or something else I should investigate. Im still getting used to the whole adhd diagnosis after 46 years of not knowing.
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my boyfriend has Aspergers and we are in a relationship for almost 4 years now. Thanks to all of your videos it enlightened me more about it and it helped me more to understand my boyfriend's condition.
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You have an amazing skill of breaking these things down! The light touch thing is sooo extreme for me... its actually painful to me. Wow!💜💜💜
can u explain your touch symptoms plz
I am going to be tested for autism soon however for now I can't eat I believe it is because of the stress of the lunch room at school it makes me nervous and it seems to have made me have a lack of an appitete. Really annoying I have lost 26 pounds. Do you or anyone else have any tips for eating in public places or really decreasing stress and anxiety in general? I am going through your videos currently so I may find some advice.thanks
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MrJay maybe ask if you can eat in an unused room, library, etc.
I had a terrible time with that when I was in school as well. For some reason humming or singing songs in my head saved me big time. I had no idea what Aspie's was back then and I'm still working with a professional to find out where I am on the spectrum. If your school would make reasonable accommodations for you, asking to eat in a quiet place, like an empty classroom or allowing you to wear some kind of noise cancelling headphones may help as well. If all else fails though, maybe some earplugs might be beneficial but that would mean you'd have to stay almost hyper-alert to the surroundings in case of an emergency like a fire or needing to shelter Cueto incoming storms causing a take shelter alert.
Because of noises I'm wearing headphones with noise cancellation. Especially when I'm going to sleep, just to not hear any noises, otherwise I'm feeling alarmed and have problem to sleep.
Because of problems with lights I'm outside in the mornings and evenings, avoiding time with strongest sun. Most time I stay inside anyway. Windows in the rooms are always covered or are from north side. Phone is most of the time on lowest brightest, I don't even realise, until have to look on someone else's.
Cooking lot by myself, to have exact taste and structure I like. Should be intensive, I hate plain food. As small kid I barely ate, because I hated food they gave me.
Most important with all issues is to sleep enough, stay hydrated and eat regularly. If I skip any of it, problems with my body increasing.
I'm waiting for heavy blanket, hoping it will help with sleep.
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My son is two and has SPD. I am so glad I found you!
One thing I've always done and no one seems to understand it but now watching this it all makes sense! When you get new socks, after you've worn them once or twice they start to stretch and form around the shape of your toes (especially big toes) and so after only a few wears they don't fit nicely anymore. To prevent this I sew a tiny bit of thread on my new socks where my big toe would go as a marker of which sock goes on what foot. Doing this I can keep socks for months whereas before with changing feet every time I could only handle them for a month or so
My son has Aspergers and ADHD. He has sensory issues with sound, foods with any sort of pepper/spice, and sleeves. And he needs his room to be super dark to sleep.
But he has an insane pain tolerance so I'm not sure if that goes along with what you mentioned about being able to touch some and they not really feel it.
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Gina Marie MEE TOO THIS SOUNDS LIKE ME
I dosen't have an officiel diagnose, but multipul doctors I have seen have noticed that I'm a "HSP" (Higly sensitiv person) or have "SPD" (Sensory proccsing disorder).
I'm not good with noise and sounds.
I hate the feeling of vibrations.
Textur of food.
Textur of cloth.
People toching my to lightly.
And that's just a few...
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Thank you for the very helpful video as I was looking for ways of coping with sensory overload.
You are welcome!!
I have SPD and ADHD and a few aspects from Autism. My issues are mainly sounds, certain lights some lights I'm okay with but some and it cause great pain to my eyes and I will go nuts basically. Smells especially new smells can cause meltdowns. I have to take all tags off clothes and they can't be itchy normally cotton and certain textures I'm okay with. Textures in foods. So my main outcome for this is: carrying the chew necklace with me to calm me from situations, will be ordering compression clothes soon to help with my focus because it is nill at the moment. I've started to do these deep pressure activities which really calm me down in the evening there is the joint compressions which the compression clothes would help with or tight squeeze on arms to relief that thing you get. Then there's having a heavy blanket on me since I haven't got a weighted blanket yet. On the list. And ear defenders they really help to reduce the meltdowns from sounds. I can still talk to people but takes away the noise that hurt me. There's a few shops I want to mention because they do some really good sensory stuff there's: sensorydirect.com and that is to do with all the compression and weighted clothing. There's specialneedstoys.com where you can get these little bits and bobs to help with your sensory needs there's even a hairbrush that vibrates which is really good if you have sensitivity on your head and can't have your hair brushed really helps with me. And betterlifehealthcare.com where you get compression seating to provide that focus and attention that is needed to be able focusing on sitting. Joy
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Thanks Dan👍🏻 I wasn't aware of some of the hacks, I thought I'd just have to live with these things and avoid them. Also the chewing, I do this but didn't realise why until you explained. I have an issue with heat and sounds when going to sleep and I can't stand catching my nails on nylon bags or coats, can't use a nail file too they go through me and send shivers through my spine! Any hacks for hypersensitive smell? #superherosquad
Oh cool!!
I’m under sensitive to tastes of food. I love spicy food but textures of food are a completely different thing for me. I’m hypersensitive to most other sensory stimuli. Especially sound, and touch.
Oh interesting.
Going to writeote when I wake up, but another Aspie on RUclips, invisible i, works for chewy gem.
I've always loved chewing, especially gum, walking when I'm stressed and exploring nature. There's a ton of stuff I relate to, especially hyper focus, where even when walking, all my focus is suddenly on the colour/pattern of tree leaves, til I walk into something.
Thanks for the video, I'm going to try some of this out xxxc
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I’ve never heard someone else talk about the light touching! I thought I was crazy for that one! It literally gives me goosebumps and makes me want crawl out of my skin! Ty for this video. I’m just now learning this is an actual thing. My whole life I really just thought I was weird.
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