sensory-first processing
noun phraseUK /ˈsɛnsəri fɜːst ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈsɛnsəri fɜːrst ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
Understanding things by feeling, seeing, hearing, or tasting them before thinking about them with words.
For a baby, tasting a new toy is sensory-first processing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A learning style where hands-on experience comes before explanation.
The science class used sensory-first processing by letting students touch the rocks before reading about them.
3. In design, making a product appeal to the senses before its features.
The toy company used sensory-first processing, focusing on soft textures and bright colors.
4. A therapy approach that starts with calming the senses before talking.
The therapist practiced sensory-first processing by dimming the lights before the session.