When it comes to being a human being, we all have a set of different senses - we are taught that we have 5 senses each. (Smell, Sight, Touch, Sound and Taste.) However, did you know that we all actually have 8 different senses - and they all interact differently, too? And what happens when we have different hypersensitivity levels?  In this episode we talk to Emily, an illustrator and graphic designer known for her Instagram page @21andsensory. She also has a podcast and blog of the same name. This episode explores her diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder, what that looks like and how it presents itself, how Emily experiences this such as when in the kitchen and in employment, and how not to interact with an individual eating who has SPD.  Note: No restrictions have been placed on the interviewees in terms of language and terms that they use. This podcast may cover potentially triggering subjects, owing to the topic of food - so please use discretion when engaging. *** About Emily at @21andsensory: Emily at @21andsensory is a graphic designer and illustrator by trade. She has undertaken commissions for organisations including the BBC, and is also the illustrator for The Autism Friendly Cookbook. She also runs a blog and monthly podcast of the same name.  About the host: Lydia Wilkins is a freelance journalist and speaker. Her work largely revolves around disability issues, and has been published in places such as The Metro, Refinery 29, Insider, The Independent, PosAbility Magazine and others. She is also an occasional copywriter for brands such as Tiimo and others. Her debut book, The Autism Friendly Cookbook, is the result of varying lockdowns in the UK - and is due for release on November 21st 2022. *** Further links from what has been mentioned in this podcast episode: Follow Emily on Instagram.  Read her blog.  Pre-order Lydia's upcoming book, The Autism Friendly Cookbook, here.  Make sure to sign up to Lydia's newsletter for regular updates, too.  *** You can now pre-order The Autism Friendly Cookbook via Jessica Kingsley Publishers; for 20% off, please use the code AUTCOOKPREPOD20 at the checkout. Pre-order here.  *** AD: This podcast is proudly sponsored by Tiimo. Tiimo helps you do the things you need to do, by making time and your schedule visual. Complete with icons, a visual timeline, a digital notepad, & tons of customisation features, Tiimo supports executive function, visually. Learn more by typing T-i-i-m-o in your App Store.