Hyper-sensory

Hyper-sensory refers to an enhanced or exaggerated sensitivity to sensory input. This heightened awareness can manifest across any of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch), or a combination thereof, leading to an intensified experience of the environment. Individuals with Hyper-sensory sensitivities may find certain sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or textures overwhelming or even painful, resulting in discomfort, anxiety, or avoidance behaviors.

Hyper-sensory meaning with examples

• The child with autism displayed Hyper-sensory sensitivity to fluorescent lights, shielding her eyes and becoming agitated whenever exposed to them. Noise also triggered these responses. Her parents learned to adjust her environment to reduce these triggers.
• During the migraine, the patient exhibited a Hyper-sensory experience to sound, even the softest of sounds, which seemed amplified and excruciatingly loud. The pain was compounded by an intolerance to bright light and strong odors.
• The aroma of the perfume shop became an almost physical assault for the employee with Hyper-sensory smell, causing her nausea and making it difficult to breathe, forcing her to request a transfer.
• The chef, known for their refined palate, often had a Hyper-sensory sense of taste, allowing him to discern subtle flavor nuances others missed, leading to exceptional culinary creations.