Do you not notice that you’re hungry until you’re raging? Do you bump into things constantly? These are just two examples of how our sensory systems can affect those of us with ADHD. And they have a lot more to do with communication than you might think.
This week, author of ADHD & Us and licensed clinical social worker Anita Robertson breaks down the three hidden sensory systems. Join Anita and Cate as they talk about how these can affect relationships with ADHD, and share some tools that can help.
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Timestamps
(04:19) What is a sensory difference?
(08:21) What are the 3 hidden sensory systems?
(11:05) How does interoception impact ADHD?
(14:47) The vestibular system and ADHD
(20:28) Proprioception and ADHD
(23:05) Sensory systems and communication with ADHD
(26:56) How do we start identifying our sensory needs?
(30:21) Where you can find Anita
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