How to Recognize 'Sensory Processing Disorder' in Your Child
You know your five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. A person with SPD might not like bright lights, loud sirens, or pungent smells. However, there are also the senses of yourself in space (proprioception) and movement (vestibular). Each sensory system is a cup, says Samantha Davis, an occupational therapist withKidsplay Therapy Center. They may love spicy foods or spinning over and over on the tire swing. How do you find out if your child has SPD?...