Sensory overload

A look at sensory overload. Includes: what it is, what it looks & feels like, and how to help stop or prevent sensory overload and sensory meltdowns.

By now, those of us that spend any time on Facebook have likely seen the meme with the same title. You probably even shared it because it resonated with

"[It's] like being inside a pinball machine."

Have you ever thought past your emotional response to “the witching hour” and considered that you as a mom are experiencing sensory triggers?

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What is sensory overload, and how do you learn how to deal with it? Read on as we explain this condition, its symptoms, and how you can cope with sensory overload.

Sensory overload hits ADHD brains often — and hard. For those with sensory processing sensitivities, sounds, textures, and smells are more than annoyances; they actually hurt.

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Strategies for reducing sensory overload

. . . and if this happens in the teacher, well, that's also common.