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I'm Emily. I have Sensory Processing Disorder and I am Autistic.

Making Sense…

Posted on 14/05/201615/01/2018

It’s my birthday today! Can’t wait to read this book which was given to me as a present 🎉

Book: ‘Making Sense’ a guide to sensory issues by Rachel.S.Schneider

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Hi I'm Emily, I am 25 and have Sensory Processing Disorder and I am Autistic. This blog is UK based and aims to bring people everywhere together to discuss their sensory problems and how they cope with their everyday lives. I want it to be recognised that sensory problems aren't something children necessarily grow out of but learn to deal with for the rest of their lives. Comment on a post or let me know if there is anything you would like to see covered on the blog! View all posts by 21andsensory

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MK says:

14/05/2016 at 9:38 pm

Hope the day was calm and unsurprising 😉

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NickyB. says:

14/05/2016 at 10:48 pm

Happy Birthday!!! 🎂🎂🎉🎉

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1. 21andsensory says:
  
  14/05/2016 at 11:25 pm
  
  Thank you ☺️🎉☺️
  
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mariner2mother says:

15/05/2016 at 2:34 pm

Happy Birthday! 🍭🍰🎁🎉

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1. 21andsensory says:
  
  15/05/2016 at 2:57 pm
  
  Thank you very much ☺️🎉✨
  
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Tangerine says:

23/05/2016 at 4:01 am

Happy belated birthday! That book looks interesting, I put it on my want-to-read list. Have you read any of it yet?

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1. 21andsensory says:
  
  24/05/2016 at 11:49 am
  
  Thank you! It looks like a great read – I’m going to start reading it this week and I will do a review on it soon – promise! 🙂
  
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  1. Tangerine says:
    
    25/05/2016 at 5:21 am
    
    I look forward to reading your review!
    
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