Sensory Processing Disorder (S.P.D.) is a disorder that affects mostly\u00a0children but also adults, either in one sense (touch, sight, OR movement) or in multiple senses. The cause of S.P.D. is currently unknown but preliminary studies suggest the disorder could be inherited and coded into a child’s genetic material.<\/p>\n
Children with S.P.D.\u00a0have issues\u00a0with motor skills needed for school success and childhood accomplishments. Many of these children become socially isolated and suffer from low self-esteem and other social\u00a0or\u00a0emotional issues.\u00a0Common signs of SPD problems include out-of-proportion reactions to touch, sounds, sights, movement, tastes or smells with motor skills and body awareness troubles.\u00a0Poor attention and focus, being easily overstimulated in group settings and difficulties with self-confidence and independence may also be present in those with sensory processing problems.<\/p>\n
A useful set of activities that can help children with S.P.D. is to create a “sensory diet” which is a\u00a0carefully designed, personalized activity plan that provides the sensory input a person needs to stay focused and organized throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Sources and helpful links:<\/p>\n
Sensory Smarts<\/strong> – Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder<\/em> –\u00a0http:\/\/sensorysmarts.com\/signs_of_spd.html<\/a><\/p>\n Sensory Smarts<\/strong> – Sensory Diet Activities<\/em> –\u00a0http:\/\/sensorysmarts.com\/sensory_diet_activities.html<\/a><\/p>\n SPD Foundation<\/strong> – About Sensory Processing Disorder<\/em> –\u00a0http:\/\/www.spdfoundation.net\/about-sensory-processing-disorder.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sensory Processing Disorder (S.P.D.) is a disorder that affects mostly\u00a0children but also adults, either in one sense (touch, sight, OR movement) or in multiple senses. The cause of S.P.D. is currently unknown but preliminary studies suggest the disorder could be …<\/p>\n