What Is a Sensory Assessment?
A sensory assessment explores how an individual experiences their environment through sight, sound, touch, smell, and spatial awareness. For people with hoarding behaviours, sensory sensitivities can contribute to:
- Overwhelm in cluttered or chaotic spaces
- Difficulty processing visual or tactile stimuli
- Emotional distress triggered by environmental changes
- Challenges with decision-making and object attachment
How It Helps in Hoarding Support
- Tailored Interventions: Understanding sensory triggers allows practitioners to adapt decluttering strategies to reduce anxiety.
- Safer Environments: Recommendations may include lighting adjustments, noise reduction, or layout changes to improve comfort and safety.
- Improved Engagement: Clients are more likely to participate when their sensory needs are respected and supported.
Integration with Other Services
Sensory assessments are often paired with:
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments
- Case management and advocacy
- Weekly therapeutic sessions
- Post-clearance support and relapse prevention
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