research: ND community review of sensory taxonomy (texture, smell, noise) #121

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opened 2026-04-24 08:37:23 -07:00 by pyr0ball · 0 comments

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The sensory profile filter (#51) ships with an initial taxonomy derived from internal design. Before v1 public, validate with actual ND users.

Goal: Confirm the texture/smell/noise labels, categories, and framing resonate with autistic, ADHD, and sensory-sensitive users. Catch missing categories (e.g. temperature sensitivity, mouthfeel nuances) and any labels that feel clinical or off.

Methods to consider:

Lemmy/Reddit post (r/AutisticAdults, r/ADHD, r/neurodivergent, lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Discord ND communities
Small structured poll (3-5 questions max, no signup required)

Current taxonomy to validate:

Texture avoid: Mushy, Slimy, Crunchy, Chewy, Creamy, Chunky
Smell max tolerance: Mild / Aromatic / Pungent / Fermented
Noise max tolerance: Quiet / Moderate / Loud / Very loud

Framing to validate: "Sensory preferences" (not restrictions) — does this land right?

Refs: kiwi#51 (initial implementation)

The sensory profile filter (#51) ships with an initial taxonomy derived from internal design. Before v1 public, validate with actual ND users. **Goal:** Confirm the texture/smell/noise labels, categories, and framing resonate with autistic, ADHD, and sensory-sensitive users. Catch missing categories (e.g. temperature sensitivity, mouthfeel nuances) and any labels that feel clinical or off. **Methods to consider:** - Lemmy/Reddit post (r/AutisticAdults, r/ADHD, r/neurodivergent, lemmy.blahaj.zone) - Discord ND communities - Small structured poll (3-5 questions max, no signup required) **Current taxonomy to validate:** - Texture avoid: Mushy, Slimy, Crunchy, Chewy, Creamy, Chunky - Smell max tolerance: Mild / Aromatic / Pungent / Fermented - Noise max tolerance: Quiet / Moderate / Loud / Very loud **Framing to validate:** "Sensory preferences" (not restrictions) — does this land right? **Refs:** kiwi#51 (initial implementation)