Proprioception
Body awareness
Sensory processing of body awareness (proprioception): over-responsive, under-responsive, or seeking patterns. Joints, muscles, and pressure. Practical ideas, not medical advice.
Practical sensory support for everyday life
Practical ideas for sensory differences
Plain-language articles and practical tools for proprioception, vestibular, touch, taste, smell, interoception, vision, and sound. Not medical advice. Find a qualified professional if you need personalised support.
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Quick questions to surface sensory topics and things that can help. General interest only, not a clinical tool.
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Vestibular
Balance & movement
Sensory processing of balance and movement (vestibular): over-, under-, or seeking patterns. Inner-ear input and coordination. Plain-language guide for everyday life, not diagnosis.
Smell (Olfactory)
Scent
Sensory processing of smell (olfactory): over-responsive, under-responsive, or scent-seeking patterns. Odours, food, and environments. Educational context, not medical advice.
Touch (Tactile)
Touch
Sensory processing of touch (tactile): over-responsive, under-responsive, or tactile-seeking patterns. Textures, clothing, and light touch. Practical ideas, not a substitute for OT assessment.
Interoception
Internal signals
Sensory processing of internal signals (interoception): over-, under-, or seeking patterns. Hunger, thirst, and body cues. Helpful context for occupational therapy; not medical advice.
Visual
Sight
Sensory processing of vision: over-responsive, under-responsive, or visually seeking patterns. Light, clutter, and screens. Plain-language strategies, not an eye exam or diagnosis.
Hearing (Auditory)
Sound
Sensory processing of sound (auditory): over-responsive, under-responsive, or sound-seeking patterns. Background noise, alerts, and everyday strategies. Educational only, not medical advice.
Taste (Gustatory)
Taste
Sensory processing of taste and mouth feel (gustatory): over-, under-, or oral-seeking patterns. Flavours, textures, and mealtimes. Not a substitute for dietitian or medical care.
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Latest articles
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Touch (Tactile) · Apr 10, 2026
Everyday sensory processing checklist
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A day in the life of an adult who seeks movement
What vestibular seeking looks like in everyday adult life, from restless mornings to rocking at a desk, and how to work with it instead of against it.7 min readHearing (Auditory) · Apr 10, 2026
A day in the life of a sound-sensitive office worker
What auditory over-responsivity looks like across a working day, from the morning commute to the evening wind-down, with practical strategies that actually help.6 min readTaste (Gustatory) · Apr 10, 2026
A day in the life of a taste-sensitive child
What gustatory over-responsivity looks like across a child's day, from breakfast battles to birthday parties, and how parents can help without adding pressure.6 min read
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