Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR, founder of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, discussed some symptoms that may indicate that a child has sensory processing disorder (SPD). These include being overly sensitive to touch or noise, poor motor skills, difficulty with daily living tasks, temper tantrums, easily distracted or fidgety, craves movement, and/or is easily overwhelmed. Miller explained, “SPD occurs when sensory signals don’t get organized into appropriate responses.” Not all children with SPD are diagnosed with autism, and not all children with autism have sensory issues, and it’s important not to confuse the two. At the same time it’s important to get early interventiontherapies for both. One good resource is the Sensory Therapies and Research Center (STAR Center).
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Help For Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
