Gustatory Sensory Crafts
Taste is a very important concept because of its role in helping us determine the taste of food and other things. In fact, our sense of taste is historically linked to our survival, as our sense of taste gives us an indication of whether food is safe to eat or possibly toxic. Kids with autism usually have trouble differentiating between different tastes. The sense of taste, also called gustation, may be due to the receptor receptors found in the taste buds in our mouths!
Most buds are on the tongue but are also found in other parts of the mouth. Humans have about 10,000 taste buds, each containing between 50 and 150 cells. However, children have twice as many receptors as adults, which is probably why children remain more food predators than adults. So kids with Autism living with Gustatory Sensory Processing Disorder can improve their tasting!
Different Taste Tests for Gustatory Sensory Disorder
There are many activities of taste testing that kids with autism spectrum disorder can enjoy. These activities will help them focus on their tasting sense a lot better:
1. Apple Taste Test
2. Blind Taste Test
3. Fruit Smoothie Taste Test
4. Lemon Foods Taste Test
5. Ice Cream Taste Test
Other Fun Gustatory Sensory Processing Disorders Activities
There are not just taste tests when it comes to Gustatory Sensory Activities. Here are some of the coolest fun activities that you can enjoy with the kids and at the same time help them develop their taste buds:
1. Fun with Tasting Bottles
2. Edible Jello Finger Paints Recipe
3. Neon Taste Safe Finger Paint
4. Chocolate Playdough
5. Hungry Caterpillar
Children register sensory experiences and learn best when they are having fun. Follow the Above activities to engage and excite your baby!
