But place that child in a grocery store filled with an overload of visual and auditory stimulation and you might have the makings of an extreme tantrum, one that’s terrifying for both the child and parent. Often it’s an outsized reaction to a change in environment - a radical, inexplicable shift in the child’s behavior.įor instance, a first-grader may do fine in a quiet setting with a calm adult. What parents often notice first is odd behaviors and wild mood swings, strange at best, upsetting at worst. They can also be found in those with ADHD, OCD and other developmental delays - or with no other diagnosis at all. However, most children with sensory issues are not on the spectrum. Sensory processing problems are now considered a symptom of autism because the majority of children and adults on the autism spectrum also have significant sensory issues. Psychiatrists, however, are quick to note that SPD is not a recognized disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Parents of children with these issues often call it Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD. These and other atypical behaviors may reflect sensory processing issues - difficulty integrating information from the senses, which may overwhelm children and result in confusing behavior. Putting inedible things, including rocks and paint, into their mouths.Having an unusually high or low pain threshold.Throwing tantrums when you try to get them dressed.More baffling - and alarming - to parents are children who exhibit extreme behaviors: They may also notice clumsiness and trouble climbing stairs, and difficulty with fine motor skills like wielding a pencil and fastening buttons. Sensory processing issues are often first recognized during the toddler years, when parents notice that a child has an unusual aversion to noise, light, shoes that are deemed too tight and clothes that are irritating. Effectiveness of cognitive and occupation-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: a pilot study. Pfeiffer BA, Koenig K, Kinnealey M, et al.
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