Roo95 wrote:
Hello. Im wondering if there are other aspies here that are like me when it comes to sensory issues.
Most people I've talked to on here seem to have some kind of sensory processing issues ranging from mild to severe, from loud noises, smells, bright lights, taste and so on. Some that affect their life negatively.
I don't think I have come across anyone on here yet that doesn't have these processing issues like me. I was in a group of 4 other people on t school who also has AS and they all claimed they had no sensory issues too.
I am fine with bright, fluorescent flashing lights, loud music is no problem, I have been to a party before with all these combined and no problems. As for food, I am one of the least Fussiest people ever, I'll eat most things with no issues with texture or taste.
When I was younger I had quite bad issues with loud noises, and food texture where I wouldn't chew because of this so I'd choke a lot but these sensory issues no longer affect me, they are long gone. There are some loud noises I can't bare, not many but some . i have trouble talking to people in busy, noisy environments when others don't. I do have certain parts of my body that are extremely sensitive to touch, friends would poke me because they thought my reaction was hilarious. Im not shure if problems with crowds, eye contact and being unable to cope with people standing too close to me are related to anything sensory but other than that, I have no sensory issues that seriously impact my life. Can anyone else relate?
Yes, I can relate. As far as I remember I only had a sensory meltdown once, in my fourth birthday party, when all the balloons popped at the same time. I’m still a bit sensitive to loud noises such as balloons popping, fireworks, dogs barking and motorcycles, but my reaction to these nowadays are only startling and maybe covering my ears for a second. I can’t listen to people talking when I’m in a noisy environment such as walking in an avenue. I’m also sensitive to tags in clothes and dislike wearing anything with wool, turtlenecks, high waist jeans or skirts, high heeled shoes (I just can’t walk on those) and strapless shirts or dresses. I sometimes have an adverse reaction to light unexpected touch (it can feel itchy or give me goosebumps) but it doesn’t affect my daily life so much. I have no issues with food, lights, smells or tastes (unless hating coffee counts).
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Professionally diagnosed with PDD NOS as a child, but only told by my parents at the age of 21.
Autism Quotient: 30
Aspie quiz: 123/200 aspie; 75/200 NT
RAADS: 135
08 Feb 2018, 2:59 am
