How do I know if my child’s sensory processing problems are extreme enough to require professional treatment?
Whether your child’s sensory processing difficulties require professional intervention depends on the extent to which they interfere with her daily functioning. Think about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your child’s problems. Do they interfere with her success at home, school, or elsewhere in the community? Do they interfere with healthy development? Are they causing secondary problems, such as anxiety about school performance or social difficulty with friends? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it is time to seek professional help.
