Sensory processing is an essential part of what makes each brain work the way it does. The “worlds” we create are not the same as the worlds inhabited by others. What does neuroscience tell us about the processing of visual, auditory, and olfactory information and how does this help us understand the thoughts and behaviors of our children and ourselves?

Week two delves into the neuroscience of sensory processing through the lens of anthropology's Cultural Model. We examine how cultural assumptions shape our perception of our children's sensory experiences and introduce the eight senses. We discuss the work of Dr. Megan Anna Neff and reference McDonnell and Milton’s “Going with the flow: reconsidering ‘repetitive behaviour’ through the concept of ‘flow states’.”