Exploring the 8 Senses: Understanding Our Senses and How They Impact Functioning
Tools to support personalized sensory plans for people with FND, chronic pain, neurodiversity and other neurological disorders.
$15.00
Exploring Our 8 Senses for Improved Nervous System Functioning – RewireOT
This comprehensive, allied health professional and patient‑friendly handout introduce all 8 sensory systems—including the often‑forgotten proprioception, vestibular, and interoception—and explains how each one shapes daily functioning and nervous system regulation. Inside, readers learn why sensory input drives the brain’s predictive processing, how sensory sensitivities develop, and practical ways to use personalized sensory supports to improve regulation.
The handout includes:
Clear explanations of all eight senses and how they impact thoughts, movement, and task engagement.
Easy‑to‑understand breakdowns of hyposensitivity vs. hypersensitivity for each sense.
Actionable strategies to regulate each sensory system, such as grounding tools, environmental adjustments, graded exposure, and proactive sensory planning.
A guided Sensory Diet worksheet, including “sensory snacks,” daily routines, and personalized regulation tools.
Practical insights to help patients and providers build a customized sensory plan that supports nervous system rewiring and promote functional recovery.
This resource is ideal to help guide your understanding of creating a sensory diet and best used for individuals with FND, chronic pain, neurodiversity, or anyone seeking to better understand and regulate their sensory system.
The link for this download is accessible for 30 days. Please download prior to the end of 30 days, but you can reach out to RewireOT@gmail.com for an issues or questions.
