Sensory deprivation

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So after reading a particular article (see link below), I've been thinking a lot about the sensory processing issues in autism and how they relate to me personally. I never really noticed before, but I'll be damned if it isn't true--I move a lot like a blind person and I certainly do not process visual and auditory information at the same time.

Anyway, I decided to try an experiment. My husband got me a Wii Fit a couple of years ago and I enjoyed doing yoga on the balance board for awhile until the Wii part of it started to annoy me. Now I just do a bit of yoga occasionally without the Wii.

So I decided to do some yoga while wearing a blindfold. I didn't even clear anything extra out of the room, just forced myself to move very slowly so if I bumped into something it wouldn't hurt me. Not only did I not experience any disorientation, but my balance, coordination, etc. all seemed to be about the same or perhaps even improved versus without a blindfold. Interesting, huh?

I would be very interested in hearing about any similar experiences that other people might have.

http://www.autismtoday.com/articles/dif ... iences.htm

My apt/flat is full of mostly packed boxes and various furniture. I have no problem walking through the maze to reach the bathroom in the dark. I tend to touch a lot seeing with my fingers and looking away to listen to what someone is saying. I carry ear plugs and sunglasses. I enjoyed the article, Thank You.