![]() Inability to recognize runny nose, soiled clothing, etc.Unusually long mealtimes or desire to play with certain foods.May seek visual stimulation (such as overuse of electronics).Chewing or gnawing on unusual objects (such as pencils, hands, or clothing).Inability to recognize social cues or understand personal space.Thrill-seeking (jumping from unusual heights, spinning for unusual periods of time). ![]() Poor motor skills, low muscle tone or muscle control, twitching or spasms (may be a sign of proprioceptive issue).These symptoms can include the following: They either participate in behaviors to seek the “thrill” of using the senses or need additional stimulation to mentally process their surroundings. In contrast, children with sensory-seeking symptoms feel under-sensitive to their environment. Constant dizziness or motion sickness feeling “out of sync”.Afraid to play or swings, seesaw, or rocking chair.No sense of bladder or elimination control (possible sign of interoceptive issue).Appears to lose balance often or seem unusually clumsy (may be a sign of a vestibular issue).Throws tantrums about any small change in routine.Seems easily startled by any interruption or new noise.Appears unusually overwhelmed among large groups of people or in new environments.Standard food textures cause gagging refusal to try new foods.Avoids hugs (reacts as if soft touches are too hard).Considers average sounds too loud (or escapes to “quiet spots” in noisy environments).Squinting at or avoiding light (reacting as if light is too bright).Struggles with clothing textures (reacting as if clothing is too scratchy or itchy).As a result, these children can grow accustomed to “avoiding” sensory scenarios whenever possible. “prodigies”) are also very likely to have some form of SPD.Įxperts divide the SPD symptoms into two categories: sensory avoiding and sensory seeking.Ĭhildren with sensory-avoiding symptoms are quite sensitive to their surroundings and appear to “overreact” to stimuli. In addition, children with other disorders (such as autism or ADHD) may also experience SPD as a concurrent condition. Since many symptoms of SPD look like symptoms of other disorders, it is important to notify a medical professional if you suspect your child may have sensory issues. What are the Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder?Ĭhildren with sensory processing disorder may react differently to sensory input or common stimuli like light, sound, clothing, or food texture. Issues with the interoceptive system can cause the child to miss the body’s internal signals (like the need to drink water or the urgency to eliminate the bladder by using the bathroom). For example, they may have trouble holding their heads up on their own due to vestibular problems. stomach hunger or bodily thirst)Ĭhildren with SPD may have specific challenges with the integration sensory systems. Interoceptive (also known as interoception) – Sensory system that provides information about the body’s internal organs (e.g.Proprioceptive – Sensory system that provides information on the position, movement, and orientation of the body’s muscles.Vestibular – Sensory system that provides a sense of balance and orientation of the head in space. ![]() For example, a child with auditory challenges may react unpleasantly to toys with sound effects or the sound of markers on a whiteboard. Problems with the basic senses can also impact a child’s experience in the home, classroom, or playground. finger foods, sand, finger paint, glitter, or Playdoh). For example, they may react differently to age-appropriate objects of different textures (e.g. Out of the five basic senses, tactile sensation is one of the most common challenges for children with SPD.
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