#sensory information

[calicojack1718]

The Rich Inner World of Autism, Its Gift to the World

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[in-sightpublishing]

Ask A Genius 1103: Scott’s, in fact, Alive, and Rick’s Dreams

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[in-sightjournal]

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[chaoticace2005]

Spiders, their senses, and Angel Dust implications

I already screamed to @xxqueenofdragonsxx about this but figured I’d put it out there because I was doing research and I can’t stop thinking about it.

While we don’t know how canon it is to the show, this does have some implications for fanfics and is fun to consider.

Spiders don’t have ears. Or noses. Or tongues.

People have already made jokes about Angel’s lack of a nose, but it tracks with that fact. We also don’t see his ears, although we have seen his tongue (which, given he isn’t an actual spider there can be some allowances made.) Yes, he doesn’t have pedipalps to act as a substitution for his nose/tongue, but that isn’t the only place they can smell/taste things.

It’s their legs/feet(?). Their legs and bodies have sensory hair cells that allows them to detect vibrations in the air, as well as changes in electrical fields (which… Vox and Alastor implications? Can Angel sense them.) Humans hear via sensory hair cells too, but those are concentrated in the cochlea of the inner ear and surrounded by the outer/middle ear system (eardrum, etc.) Spiders don’t have that. They also have chemoreceptors that can smell and taste things.

Now, as someone who didn’t know much about spiders it’s cool to think about in terms of a character with some spider-like characteristics. But then I thought about this other aspect of Angel

His clothing

More specifically his constant usage of gloves/long sleeves/boots. We know he hates his spider feet, and yeah, the usage of gloves and his blazer can be to fit his style, but it’s also fun to think that maybe him wearing them is an active attempt to reduce sensory input? He’d still get some vibration input because the fabric won’t block everything, but it won’t be as direct. But since spider sensory organs aren’t localized like humans are, this could essentially be the equivalent of wearing a headphones. (Also do you really want to taste every single thing you touch?)

Which brings me to the second order of business: when he DOESNT wear his gloves. We do see him have to be bare for the camera, and if you consider him wearing clothes as a way of sensory modulation, he could essentially be forced to get all that input. Sensory overload would already be so ways in a place with so many sounds, lights, smells, etc. but imagine if you also have to do that when not used to such a level of exposure?

In humans there’s a condition called hyperacusis, which is basically a reduced pain and discomfort threshold to sounds. Some everyday ones can cause pain. Some neurodivergent people also have sensory sensitivities like that, in both cases sometimes headphones can help to reduce input.

The thing is though, if you constantly wear them you’re reducing your own threshold. It’s not recommended for people with hyperacusis to wear earplugs all the time because it makes them even more sensitive when not wearing them.

So, if you apply the same principle here, there is even more reason to consider the idea Angel would have some level of overstimulation just from not having his clothes on, combine that with the work environment, what he has to do, and the emotional turmoil of it all and that just makes it worse.

Which… with me anyways I’ve found when I’m too overloaded my brain tends to nope out and dissociate. So that could be what happens to Angel as well.

Then, there is one time outside of the studio we see him with uncovered arms and that’s the battle at the hotel.

Here, he’s wearing gloves but his arms are exposed. So it could be said that he’s allowing himself access to more input while also not overwhelming himself. He still has a buffer with the gloves on, but he also has heightened awareness for things around him.

Again, the amount of this actually being applicable in canon is hard to say. Sense we don’t know how spidery Angel really is (since again, he does have a tongue) and what level of research went into that aspect of their character designs. But I think it’s a fun thing to consider.

So uhhh… yeah. Totally normal about this all as someone who totally isn’t interested in audiology, hyperfixating on hazbin hotel, and neurodivergent myself.

(Update: there is now a fic)

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Why Do Some Autistic People Need Extra Processing Time?

The Autistic Teacher

[sydsliftingface]

Hey guys! Top surgery is really hard! I find a lot of people sort of skip over how difficult major surgery is to go through because of course it’s worth it but !!!!!! Please!!!!!!! If this is a process you are considering going through PLEASE do all of your prep and research and be very prepared to go through an ordeal fr. This is no joke.

[searchslavecollarsbottomofocean]

Search For Slave Collars On The Bottom Of The Ocean With Explosives Still Attached

[icewindandboringhorror]

sometimes looking at like Self Help Strategies lists for the symptoms I'm having is always just like:

thing that I already do

thing I have tried 10 times

thing I already do

thing that I don't have the money to do

thing I already do

thing I've been doing since I was 10yrs old to no avail

thing that is impossible given my situation

thing that doesn't apply to me

thing that I already do

thing I have already tried

hrmm, oh wait, maybe finally- OH, yeah.. okay. thing that I already do but it was just phrased slightly differently

thing I have already done

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

When you have to take off your socks to change into clean socks and your bare feet touch the floor for exactly fifteen seconds and the dry, smooth sensation makes you want to chop your toes off

[themachinethatdoeseverything]

GUYS IN JAIL CELLS

[autisticlee]

I always see disabled people talking about how hard summer is for them because of heat and stuff and how it frustrates them when everyone talks about how great summer is....but I never see the disabled people who struggle to exist in the winter and cold. I only see hate on summer and everyone loves winter and cold weather saying it's easier. loving wearing thick, heavy layers of clothes and blankets. never see the people talking about loving summer or heat being easier than cold.

where's disabled people that can't deal with the cold and get debilitating muscle and joint pain from cold weather that isn't as bad when warm? raynauds toes and fingers? can't get warm no matter what you do? always cold, in pain, uncomfortable, but wearing too many clothing/blankets is sensory overwhelming hell? etc

edit: someone replied and made me realize that technically spring and fall are seasons and a lot of people like only them. I always forget that because where I live, we don't really have those middle seasons. is mostly summer or winter. the weather doesn't really go in between. it's either hot or cold. spring and fall means it will be hot as summer one day, almost freezing temp the next, then hot as summer the day after. often happens in the same day. it makes me physically sick so I hate spring and fall as well (fall more because all plants start to die and makes me depressed. spring at least has plants come back. but both seasons bad allergies) summer is most consistent and least painful for me.

[uncanny-tranny]

Hi I’m a trans masc person and I really want a flat chest but I don’t want to wear a binder because of the recent things being said about them. I saw someone making a post about trans tape and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best brand is for trans tape. Thanks so much

You can also use sports tape like KT Tape. The nice thing about some of these sports tape is that it is body-safe and less expensive than some binding brands. Don't use duct tape for binding - it's very abrasive on the skin, and it's not breathable. Honestly, I've heard the most things said about KT Tape and some people talking about trans tape, I think those can be safe options to start with. However, make sure to do research into whatever brand you're looking into. Make sure the adhesive and material the tape is made out of is safe for your body. Have a mental list of materials you know is safe for your body - or materials you think will be safe for your body.

[miniaturepeanuttriumph]

So guys I found out APPARENTLY YOU HAVE TO LOOK MORE AUTISTIC IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM SENSORY OVERLOAD!!!

Such useful information.

[queen-mabs-revenge]

it's just... a major reason why i get so enthusiastic about political discussions and why i simply can't understand when ppl are hostile to marxism is bc my marxism has such deep roots in realising the the only way we get to live in luscious sensual delight is via socialist revolution and it just does not compute when ppl think that 17 different types of cardboard tomatoes is the height of civilization

[seimei-chsq]

i regret to inform you all that i just did ~30 minutes of basic beginner yoga and it did, in fact, help shut up the hobgoblin that lurks in my brain.

[garochetarkinslicersimlish]

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