In 2019, a pair of #Winnipeg#moms launched #Lullaland, the Province’s first-of-its-kind #baby#sensory program with the goal of promoting early #bonding between #caregivers and their little ones. Fast forward five years, the pair are set to bring their program to families across #Canada.
“We wanted to create something that was just as engaging and fun for the grown-up as it is for the baby,” explained Fran Hiebert, a co-owner of Lullaland.
Hyper-receptivity to sensory input can be difficult, as the chances of frequent sensory overload are high.
But with it, we might also be aware of ambient nuances, beauty, and subtlety. And we may notice in time if the house is burning down (autistic people are often highly sensitive to smell)!
Selective attention enables separation of overlapping speech in noisy environments. This study shows that #attention triggers bidirectional informational flow from #sensory regions to regions associated with semantic, syntactic & executive functions during active processing of #CocktailParty speech #PLOSBiologyhttps://plos.io/3uZKBse
I’m looking for #books and #podcast recs about #accessibility and #inclusivedesign, especially (but not limited to) experiences with physical objects and built environments, not only digital. First-person experience or research-based, or a blend of the two. #sensory and #neurodiversity related as well.
I'm actively adding to my reading and listening list, so any and all recommendations are appreciated! Just finishing Andrew Leland's The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight today.
When I was tired, or burnt out, or couldn't do as much as I saw other people doing, it wasn't because I wasn't good enough, it was because I was using up all my energy just to deal with my environment.
I am doing a public outreach event today. Somehow the swag shipment didn’t get mailed, so I was told to raid the old education office to see what we have.
Parametric Information About Eye Movements is Sent to the Ears
Groh et al PNAS 2023
PR from Duke:
A subtle, imperceptible noise is detectable in the ear when the eyes move, likely due to middle ear muscles or efferent influences on cochlear hair cells.
Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness
"Our findings indicate that even in the first few months of life, before babies have even learned to reach for objects, the multisensory brain is wired up to make links between what babies see and what they feel. This means they can sense the space around them and understand how their bodies interact with that space. This is sometimes referred to as peripersonal space."
Once a week, I pull a lateral move and go for a walk without notice cancelling close-back headphones, and, when taken in in small doses, the sonic assault of the urban cacophony can be almost enjoyed for its complexity, like a pinball for mindfulness.
Wal-Mart doing something good for those with sensory disabilities. I'll take it. Starts Friday at all stores nationwide.
"Walmart announced this week that it’s committed to altering the shopping experience from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily at stores nationwide to better meet the needs of customers with disabilities."
What might have been innocuous or neutral before may be more of an issue now (esp. in #burnout), and things that are a big deal now may not always be that way.
A #sensory re-interpretation of the famous unbroken tracking shot in the film Wings (1927).
This is a dual #slitscan image cleaving the left and right peripheral views as the camera passes through the Café de Paris tables, ending with the protagonist Jack centred in a tableau resembling The Last Supper.
Using #OpticalFlow estimation, I composited every frame in relation to camera movement from the previous frame, generating an escape map through the subterranean entrance and kitchens. The scene starts (with the car wheel) at bottom centre, and ends with Henry and Karen seated at top right.
I usually sand my #epoxy#resin pieces to a gloss but I am so sick of #sanding that I tried finishing a set of magnet sliders with UV resin. I sanded the surface up to 600 grit and then cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol. After curing, the top coat instantly delaminated when I pulled the masking tape off the edges. Chucking these into the fail bag. #3dprinting#adhd#fidget#desktoy#autism#sensory#anxiety#handmade#tchotchke
The imaginative mind.
External sensory input. Processed subjectively by one's particular mood, emotion and humor.
creates internal narratives that can transport the individual to places both dreamt of and unexpected....
@et_alia YES. When I’m mentally or emotionally exhausted, my ability to handle #sensory stuff is severely diminished. Sounds are my biggest #trigger. It’s further exacerbated by demands for #concentration, like #focusing#attention on reading or writing.
It’s why I now wear over-ear headsets and entirely ignore phone and email during meetings. Why no, I didn’t see your email during that meeting. I was actually paying attention.