Well, I'm new here. A bit about myself, I"m currently in college, majoring in Special Education, and along with this edeavor to get a degree, I'm also looking to figuring myself out. Currently seeing a psychologist (for other things that led me there) and have mentioned to her how I seem to have issues with sensory things, especially sound, and how it frustrates me, sometimes to the point of breaking down in tears. I'm here to figure out if my sensory issues may be related to SPD and I hope to find what I'm looking for, or at least something that can help me better understand.

At a later date I may post a list of what I think may be sensory problems (please bear with me if it ends up being long, I do try to shorten things).

I really hope to find out why I have these problems.

Best to you all,

Amarose

A high percentage of the human population has at least one sense that is hypersensitive or hyposensitive. It is an evolutionary feature that helps us in a wide range of careers and responsibilities.

Unfortunately, sometimes the sensitivity level is too low or high and that causes the human brain to be overwhelmed. This makes dealing with normal daily events much tougher. If it is at the level where you can't get through the day then SPD is more of a Disability then just a quirk you need to function around.

I find my capacity to cope with my "quirks" relates directly to how stressed and tired I am... we are all on the spectrum of sensitivity somewhere there and we all find ways to care for ourselves and cope.

Your personal experience will make you a wonderful special educator!

Hi, Amarose! Welcome!

I see SPD as being on a sliding scale. Everyone has things that bother them to some degree. A light that's too bright or certain clothes that feel wrong, whatever. But it's the degree and how much it interferes with daily living that makes the difference. Thirty years ago, these were just quirks, just had to learn to deal with it on our own. But now we know some things to help, especially those on the extreme end of SPD.

Welcome to the board! You'll definitely have a unique perspective as a special education instructor.