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@21andsensory
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Born to flap my arms & rock back n forth
Forced to bounce my leg instead.
Various Notes & Letters
Found/Collected Between July 2022-August 2023
(Texas, Seattle, and New York)
hello, hope your day's going good! found your youtube channel recently and it became an instant comfort place <3
do you happen to have recommendations of other content creators that are also neurodivergent? i feel really inspired watching videos of people's routine but, yk, most of them go by 'that girl' aesthetic or whatever they call it, which uh works better for neurotypicals lets say
i think the only content creators that i watch on youtube that i know for sure are neurodivergent are sincerely, kai and 21andsensory who has a rly great podcast
i imagine i probably watch/follow a lot of other nd creators and maybe i just haven't realised but because i mostly watch essays, personal lives (and therefore diagnoses) aren't really talked about much!
i think there are some big autistic creators but i don't watch them because they're not the style of video i enjoy for background noise and therefore am not familiar enough with their channels to be able to share/find links 🙇🏻♀️
if anyone reading has good neurodivergent creators pls share links/@'s !
What is a sensory diet?
The term ‘sensory diet’ was first created by occupational therapists Wilbarger and Wilbarger in 1991 which involved a plan of physical activities and accommodations to help a person (mostly children back then) meet their sensory needs. In my drawing I’m referring to a more modern take on a ‘sensory diet’ which could involve creating your own personalised sensory diet, featuring things that can be comforting and calming to you (for example when nearing a shutdown or meltdown) and can help self-regulate.
Stimming and movement I find I sit or lie on the floor a lot – do you? Why not make it a part of your routine and carve out some time to just sit with your legs up a wall? Why not stim in your favourite way, tap or shake your feet or stim-dance. Also things like lifting weights and pulling/pushing heavy items can be a great way to get some proprioceptive and vestibular sensory input.
Safe food, textures and smells (okay so actually a sensory diet can involve food!) Having food available that brings your joy sensory-wise is important. You might like super crunchy foods, bland foods, chewy foods, etc. (Did you know taste input is perceived by the tongue but how it’s experienced is strongly affected by sense of smell!)
*goes to put some potato waffles in the oven* 🏃
Sensory corner Why not create your own little sensory corner? A small haven where you can chill. It could be a whole dedicated corner in say your bedroom or under a desk, a comfy chair with surrounding sensory aids, or even a little pop-up tent! You can really tailor it to your own sensory needs and include bigger things like a nice comfy rug, interesting sounds, sights and lighting (but be careful not to make it overwhelming visually!)
Brushing techniques This was something I was taught about as a child in occupational therapy. If you are interested in it I recommend looking up something called the Wilbarger Protocol. It’s a body brushing therapy that helps to desensitise the body (that you can do at home and the Therapressure brush can be bought online via Amazon). You should ideally do this under the supervision of an OT but the guides online are helpful if you want to try it out. Also you can get silicone finger toothbrushes which can help desensitise your gums and mouth.
Weighted products But there’s SO many weighted product options out there from weighted lap pads, toys, hoodies, vests, shoulder wraps, caps, wrist and ankle weights, etc. They also come in a range of tactile textures and provide deep compression which helps feeling grounded.
Special interests Ah special interests – when you fall down that lovely research hole on the internet or via a brilliant book. Carve out time for your interests and hobbies. And don’t let anyone else tell you they aren’t important!

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✨New drawing ✨ What is a sensory diet? (and the word diet doesn’t relate to food diets)
A bit of history:
The term 'sensory diet' was first created by occupational therapists Wilbarger and Wilbarger in 1991 which involved a plan of physical activities and accommodations to help a person (mostly children back then) meet their sensory needs. In my drawing I'm referring to a more modern take on a 'sensory diet' which could involve creating your own personalised sensory diet, featuring things that can be comforting and calming to you (say when nearing a shutdown or meltdown) and can help self-regulate.
Stimming and movement
I find I sit or lie on the floor a lot - do you? Why not make it a part of your routine and carve out some time to just sit with your legs up a wall? Why not stim in your favourite way, tap or shake your feet or stim-dance. Also things like lifting weights and pulling/pushing heavy items can be a great way to get some proprioceptive and vestibular sensory input.
Safe food, textures and smells (okay so actually a sensory diet can involve food!)
Having food available that brings your joy sensory-wise is important. You might like super crunchy foods, bland foods, chewy foods, etc. (Did you know taste input is perceived by the tongue but how it’s experienced is strongly affected by sense of smell!)
*goes to put some potato waffles in the oven* 🏃
Sensory corner
Why not create your own little sensory corner? A small haven where you can chill.
It could be a whole dedicated corner in say your bedroom or under a desk, a comfy chair with surrounding sensory aids, or even a little pop-up tent! You can really tailor it to your own sensory needs and include bigger things like a nice comfy rug, interesting sounds, sights and lighting (but be careful not to make it overwhelming visually!)
Brushing techniques
This was something I was taught about as a child in occupational therapy. If you are interested in it I recommend looking up something called the Wilbarger Protocol. It’s a body brushing therapy that helps to desensitise the body (that you can do at home). The Therapressure brush can be bought online via Amazon). You should ideally do this under the supervision of an OT to make sure you are using the right technique but the guides online are helpful if you want to try it out. Also you can get silicone finger toothbrushes which can help desensitise your gums and mouth.
Weighted products
#lovemyweightedblanket
But there's SO many weighted product options out there from weighted lap pads, toys, hoodies, vests, shoulder wraps, caps, wrist and ankle weights, etc. They also come in a range of tactile textures and provide deep compression which helps feeling grounded.
Special interests
Ah special interests - when you fall down that lovely research hole on the internet or via a brilliant book. Carve out time for your interests and hobbies. And don't let anyone else tell you they aren't important!
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Saw this ‘Sensory-Friendly Shopping’ initiative from IKEA (UK) when I was out briefly the other day.
Now this is great - it’s a step in the right direction and it means a lot to me to see these sorts of signs.
However: I initially was excited because I thought it might be two whole days: when it’s actually 10am-12pm on two weekdays. I think IKEA can do better. Why not a weekend day? And how about a sensory map to guide you through the store? (I find IKEA’s way finding systems and signs overwhelming despite the fact they guide you through overhead signs and arrows on the floor).
I think so many different people can benefit from a sensory friendly shopping experience and I want to talk about and see more discussions around it!
Also…I wouldn’t have known this was happening if I hadn’t been walking past or in the store as it’s not mentioned on their socials 🫠
when i say "i need to go the bathroom" and then am gone for 30 minutes i really mean "i am autistic and have to lock myself away somewhere i know i'll be undisturbed and look at my phone with headphones or else i will probably eventually start crying because im extremely overwhelmed and at my limit but trying hard to make no one notice"
typing this from the toilet.
Public libraries are like an autistic paradise tbh. Completely free for anyone to use, everyone is expected to be quiet while they're there. It is completely normalized to just go and do your thing in a corner by yourself. Everything is numbered and alphabetized so it's easy to find. The nonfiction section is organized by subject so you can browse 15 books about whatever you're interested in. I could not think of a more joyous place for me honestly.

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Look at the Sky, SP2023 (alt. version).
looking at things through rose colored glasses
“A book is a device to ignite the imagination.”
— Alan Bennett
haters will see a winter enjoyer and say "why are you going outside it's cold and boring" and not even see the beauty in desolation and stillness 🙄

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So often, in the past too, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me and reminded me that there are good things in the world.
— Vincent van Gogh, Letters to Theo van Gogh
my oversized sweatshirt will protect me from Everything