All of these things have one thing in common… We have to determine which sounds are important, which ones mean safety and which one we should ignore. All of these require our body’s sense of auditory awareness to interpret the world around us. We receive auditory input through our ears to gauge the importance of the sounds we here, where they come from, how close they are and whether we have heard those sounds before.įootsteps, the sound of the wind against your ears, a door creaking, a flushing toilet, even the sounds of someone giving your directions. It isn’t simply about our ability to hear (an innate ability which can’t be taught), but our ability to listen which allows our body to interact with the sounds in our environment and make sense of what we hear. If I had to define the The Auditory System without using medical terms, I would define it as our body’s ability to process sounds and gather information from our surroundings. It is one system that continues to baffle me, especially when it relates to my own son (as you will read later). What we aren’t taught is the importance this system plays in our body’s ability to feel in control and centered. You either hear or you don’t, right? You don’t have to be familiar with Sensory Processingto be familiar with the word, Auditory. We all grew up learning about our sense of hearing. The Auditory System seems like it should be simple enough to explain. I am, simply, an educator who taught in Early Childhood Education for 12 years. I am, simply, a mom raising a child with sensory needs. My good friends, at The Inspired Treehouse, will bring you their take on the same topic, giving you a better understanding of Sensory Processing. I will not attempt to use medical terms, explain what I don’t understand myself, or pretend to be an expert. Just like last month, I will attempt to explain an aspect of Sensory Processing from my perspective. This month we are talking about Auditory Input and its importance for growth and development in kids. That is why I am excited to join with my friends at The Inspired Treehouse, a group of pediatric physical and occupational therapists, to bring you this series on all things Sensory Processing. What I didn’t learn was how vital and important their interaction and integration was. I was taught about what these senses were and what part of my body was responsible for making them happen. Growing up I learned that we had 5 senses that helped us understand the world around us.
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