SENSORY MODULATION
This process allows our brain to filter the stimuli received and focus our attention on that which is relevant to the context, thus allowing us to react appropriately. It is the process that allows us to manage multiple sensory experiences.
As example, as you read this article, your senses perceive ambient noise, the feel of your clothes on your skin and the smell of your friend’s lunch. Owing to functioning sensory modulation, you are able to shut out and focus on the relevant stimulus.
is a more acute, marked and striking capture of:
STIMULI of DAILY LIFE
smells, sounds, touch
EMOTIONS
their own and those of others
A highly sensitive person is overwhelmed by too many:
- emotions,
- thoughts,
- noises,
- empathy,
- social interactions.
These can either PARALYZE or on the contrary provoke DISPROPORTIONAL reactions.
To be highly sensitive may also mean having a different and fresh understanding of the world, that may be out of sync.
is translated by a lack of response to a sensory stimulus such as sound, smell, pain.
The hyposensitive child appears to lack of energy and motivation. At school, they will only be able to concentrate if they perceive a lot of stimuli.
Hyposensitive people have their own sensitivity threshold. One person might be hyposensitive to noise while another might be hyposensitive to the bright colors.
How do I know if my child is hyposensitive ?
There are the SIGNS :
They are or appear to be insensitive to pain, like to be held very tight, put everything in their mouth.
They are very attracted to shiny objects.
They like loud noises such as alarms, sirens.
They like food with strong taste.
They like to sniff food, objects, characters and strong smells.
They like to spin around.
They like to carry heavy things, are not receiving body signals such as thirst.
Like the hyposensitive child, the sensory-seeking child has a nervous system that tends to have a low arousal threshold.
In contrast to the hyposensitive child, their brains are demanding more and more seensory information.
Sensory seeking children have an insatiable desire for sensory stimulation.
Examples:
- rocking rhythmically in a chair,
- chewing on their shirt.
Those who fail to meet their own sensory needs may complain that they are ‘bored to death’.
- HYPERSENSITIVITY
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is a more acute, marked and striking capture of:
STIMULI of DAILY LIFE
smells, sounds, touchEMOTIONS
their own and those of othersA highly sensitive person is overwhelmed by too many:
- emotions,
- thoughts,
- noises,
- empathy,
- social interactions.
These can either PARALYZE or on the contrary provoke DISPROPORTIONAL reactions.
To be highly sensitive may also mean having a different and fresh understanding of the world, that may be out of sync.
- HYPOSENSITIVITY
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is translated by a lack of response to a sensory stimulus such as sound, smell, pain.
The hyposensitive child appears to lack of energy and motivation. At school, they will only be able to concentrate if they perceive a lot of stimuli.
Hyposensitive people have their own sensitivity threshold. One person might be hyposensitive to noise while another might be hyposensitive to the bright colors.
How do I know if my child is hyposensitive ?
There are the SIGNS :
They are or appear to be insensitive to pain, like to be held very tight, put everything in their mouth.
They are very attracted to shiny objects.
They like loud noises such as alarms, sirens.
They like food with strong taste.
They like to sniff food, objects, characters and strong smells.
They like to spin around.
They like to carry heavy things, are not receiving body signals such as thirst.
- SENSORY SEEKING BEHAVIOUR
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Like the hyposensitive child, the sensory-seeking child has a nervous system that tends to have a low arousal threshold.
In contrast to the hyposensitive child, their brains are demanding more and more seensory information.
Sensory seeking children have an insatiable desire for sensory stimulation.
Examples:
- rocking rhythmically in a chair,
- chewing on their shirt.
Those who fail to meet their own sensory needs may complain that they are ‘bored to death’.
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