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November 9, 2023 25 mins
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

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