Why My Senses Are Like That: Understanding Your Sensory World as a Neurodivergent Young Person

What Will You Learn?

• Name all eight sensory systems and explain what each one actually does in your body
• Identify your own sensory profile - what overwhelms you, what you crave, and what helps you feel regulated
• Spot the early warning signs that sensory overload is building - before it tips over
• Use specific strategies to manage sensory overload and underload in the moment
• Explain why certain environments like busy classrooms, shopping centres, or noisy social events feel harder for you than for others
• Build a personal sensory toolkit with strategies sorted for school, home, and social situations
• Use clear, confident language to explain your sensory needs to a teacher, parent, or friend
• Talk about your sensory differences without shame - because understanding yourself is the beginning of everything