Sensory Processing Disorder

What is sensory processing or sensory integration?

We receive a great deal of information from our senses in which our brain has to interpret and produce a positive outcome whether it be behavior, learning, or social interaction. Our senses give us input about our physical body and environment.

If a child is not able to interpret this information correctly then they might exhibit temper tantrums, attention deficits, be overly sensitive to touch, movement, sights, sound, have poor balance or coordination, poor self-concept, or delays in academic achievement.

Overcoming symptoms of sensory processing disorders is what Play2Learn in St. Louis helps families work towards everyday.

Parents: sensory processing disorder symptoms

If your child has many of the symptoms listed below he might have a sensory processing disorder. Like many disorders, sensory processing disorders exist on a spectrum.

Our services at our St. Louis office could benefit both your child, and you. This list isn’t comprehensive, and any concerns you may have should always be addressed by your child’s primary care provider.

Infants and Toddlers

• Problems eating or sleeping.

• Resists being cuddled, or arches back when being held.

• Refuses to go to anyone but me.

• Rarely plays with toys.

• Can’t calm self.

• Sensitive to sounds.

• Difficult during diaper changes.

• Floppy or stiff body, motor delays.

Preschoolers

• Overly sensitive to touch, sounds, smells, and other people.

• Difficulty making friends.

• Difficulty dressing, eating, sleeping, and/or toilet training.

• Clumsy, poor motor skills, weak.

• In constant motion; in everyone’s space and face.

• Frequent or longer temper tantrums.

School Aged

• Overly sensitive to touch, sounds, smells, and other people.

• Easily distracted, fidgety, craves movement, aggressive.

• Easily overwhelmed.

• Difficulty with handwriting or motor activities.

• Difficulty making friends.

• Unaware of pain, and/or other people’s pain.