Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children are neurodevelopmental problems that can often include problems with processing information perceived by our own body’s sensory systems. This sensory information includes visual, auditory, sound, touch (tactile), taste and smell, movement and body positioning (proprioception and vestibular), and interoception.
Children can demonstrate an over-responsive or under-responsive behavior to sensory stimuli. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on over-responsive behavior.
When problems in some of these sensory systems become debilitating, it is more often referred to as Sensory Processing Disorder, which usually results in significant social, emotional, behavioral, psychological, motor, and attentional problems. These symptoms of SPD can make everyday situations or settings feel incredibly overwhelming for children.
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