7Senses

The term "7Senses" refers to an expanded understanding of human perception that goes beyond the traditionally recognized five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. While the specific additional senses included vary depending on the source, the most common additions are:

• Vestibular Sense (Balance): This sense provides information about movement, balance, and spatial orientation. It is primarily located in the inner ear and allows us to maintain equilibrium.

• Proprioception (Body Awareness): Often called kinesthesia, this sense provides awareness of the position and movement of our body parts in space. It relies on receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints to inform us about our body's configuration without needing to look.

These two additional senses are crucial for everyday functions like walking, coordination, and maintaining posture. Recognition of the vestibular and proprioceptive senses is gaining increased traction in fields such as occupational therapy, education, and sports science to better understand and support individuals with sensory processing differences. Some sources may list additional senses, depending on the specific context of discussion.