- Many autistic people take in more from their senses, or less, than other people. Often both, depending on the sense.
- "Too much" means it overwhelms you. "Not enough" means you seek more of it. Both are common.
- Go through each sense and tap what fits most days. Skip any you're unsure about.
- You'll get a map with ideas that help, saved on this device.
- This is a self-guided map, not a clinical test.
Map your senses
Sound
Noise, voices, background hum, sudden sounds.
Light and sight
Bright light, screens, busy patterns, clutter.
Touch
Clothing, tags, textures, being touched.
Smell
Perfume, food, cleaning products.
Taste and food texture
Mixed textures, strong flavors, new foods.
Movement and balance
Spinning, heights, crowds pushing, car rides.
Body signals
Noticing hunger, thirst, tiredness, pain, or needing the bathroom.
Your sensory map
Tap an option for any sense above, and your map appears here.
You can add what you learn here to Your manual or your doctor card.
A note on this tool
Differences in sensory processing are part of how autism is described in the DSM-5. This map is for your own understanding. It is not the same as an occupational therapist's sensory assessment, and it doesn't score or diagnose anything.