It all started when a mother was looking for socks her son would wear. Mel Thomsett founded the Sensory Smart store in Hampshire after facing the challenge of finding suitable clothing for her son, who was diagnosed with autism. Mel's research and help from an Occupational Therapist led her to understand her son's behavior as coping-mechanisms related to Sensory Processing Disorders. This inspired her to open the Sensory Smart Store, offering solutions for families dealing with sensory processing disorders. The store has since expanded to include products for sensitive adults and various other solutions. The store continues to grow and adapt to customer needs, offering products to help with various sensitivities, conditions, and sensory needs. If you can't find what you're looking for, the store welcomes your feedback and aims to assist you.
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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is when the brain has trouble processing information from the senses. It can make everyday life tough by causing over- or under-reactions to things like sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. We have solutions that can help improve things and make life easier.
Sensory aversions are when certain things just don't sit right with us. It could be a strong reaction or discomfort in response to specific sensory stimuli like textures, sounds, smells, tastes, or visual cues. For example, someone might feel uncomfortable with certain fabrics. These aversions can be especially tough for people with sensory processing issues, like those with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorder.
Adaptive clothing offers comfort for individuals with sensory aversions and sensory processing disorders. These clothes have features such as soft, tagless fabrics, and seamless/seamfree construction to minimize discomfort and make dressing and wearing easier. They provide a comfortable fit without being too tight, helping to reduce sensory overload.