Is it behavior or something else?

Understanding Our Senses and Their Impact on Behavior

 

In this episode of Neurodiverse Conversations, the hosts discuss the crucial role of sensory processing and its impacts on behavior and mood, especially in children. They delve into how the eight senses (visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive) affect our daily lives. Katie, a sensory-trained occupational therapist, explains the concepts of self-regulation and co-regulation, offering insights and strategies to help children navigate sensory experiences. They also touch on the importance of sensory diets in helping children stay regulated throughout the day. This episode aims to provide parents and caregivers with a better understanding of how sensory inputs influence behavior and stress management.

 

00:00 Welcome to Neurodiverse Conversations

00:35 Understanding the Connection Between Senses and Behavior

01:49 Introducing Katie and the Eight Senses

02:46 Self-Regulation vs. Co-Regulation

05:23 Breaking Down the Eight Senses

11:56 Sensory Input and Behavior

13:20 A Parent's Perspective on Regulation

15:15 Recap and Final Thoughts