In part 1 of the senses, Amy and Bronwyn discuss sensory processing and what happens when it goes askew; what is means to be hypo and hypersensitive; what are meltdowns and shutdowns and why do they happen; What is stimming and why its useful; and the difference in the neurodivergent experience of hearing and interoception.
Content warning: Discussion of excessive nail-biting
Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com
Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay
Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.
Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):
Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
Content warning: Discussion of excessive nail-biting
Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com
Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay
Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.
Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):
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