Living Sensationally – Review
Posted on September 21st, 2009
by Mindful Movement
I’ve recently finished reading Winnie Dunn’s “Living Sensationally – Understanding Your Senses” book. Winnie Dunn has developed a set of measures called the Sensory Profiles for which I use as part of assessment for children referred for sensory type issues/concerns. I found this book easy to read with many examples of each type of sensory pattern: Bystanders, Seekers, Sensors and Avoiders. Included are examples involving real life situations involving children and adults. A great way to learn more about your own sensory system as well as others. I would recommend this book for parents, educators and therapists. Share your thoughts about this book or others.
Thanks for the review. I really must to try to memorize those patterns. What are your thoughts on the Low Registration group? Winnie comments in one of her articles that this group might be a group with a developmental delay. I am especially interested in the question: “decreased awareness of pain and temperature”. A colleague claims her swimming program lessens one childs “pain delay”. Thoughts?
CW
Comment by Charlene Wright — October 7, 2009 @ 11:37 am
Hi C.W.
Thanks for your comment. Low registration. My thoughts. Bystanders are most compatible with other sensory groups and Seekers have so much energy. Being somewhat of a “Sensor” I certainly would appreciate having higher sensory thresholds at times when putting my boys to bed. Perhaps, some low registration individuals also have higher thresholds for pain stimuli. It seems that everyone is different in this respect. As well, there is a variety of responses (or lack of) to pain due to cultural and environmental exposure. I think certain sports are good examples of the culture of accepting and dealing with pain. Could swimming also promote release of pain inhibiting neurochemicals as well as the therapeutic benefits the water might provide (e.g. such as reducing pressure on joints etc.)?
Thanks,
Scott
Comment by Mindful Movement — October 8, 2009 @ 7:01 pm