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What is sensory processing disorder?

Sensory processing disorder is the new term that therapists are using to describe dysfunction of sensory integration and modulation disorders. It is an umbrella term and encompasses other terms such as dyspraxia as a subtype. In short, it refers to a difficulty in processing information efficiently from the body's sensory systems. Some indicators of SPD include:

• Over reacts to sensory input (emotional outburst during messy play or on playground equipment etc)
  
• Under reacts to sensory input (does not notice hands being dirty at all)
  
• Excessively seeks input (jumps and crashes more than normal)
  
• Disorganized movement (poor balance or coordination)
  

More information is available at:

www.spdfoundation.net
www.sensory-processing-disorder.com

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