Sensory processing disorder, on the other hand, describes a sensory dysfunction in which the senses cannot appropriately process environmental input. Created with Sketch. Children tend to struggle ...

However, these behaviors do not necessarily mean that a child is simply spoiled, rude or hyperactive—they may, in fact, have issues processing sensory information, meaning their brains struggle ...

Traditionally, understanding sensory processing differences has been a diagnostic and treatment focus for conditions like autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depressive disorder.

Invitation Therapy recently hosted one of its Sensory Santa events to host children and families with disabilities to have a ...

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Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child’s senses. This could be hearing, sight, touch, smell or taste. It also includes play that involves movement or balance.

If you have a sensory processing disorder (SPD), you may over- or under-respond to sensory experiences—to the point that it disrupts daily life. SPD commonly occurs among children with autism ...