What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Also known as Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (DSI) and Sensory Integrative Dysfunction (SID), SPD is the inability to properly process environmental stimuli, resulting in difficulties in the areas of arousal, emotions, motor abilities and behavior, which can impact a persons ability to perform optimally in their various performance environments. This inability to correctly process information creates a range of difficulties in their daily life, including motor/coordination difficulties, neuromuscular problems, sensory sensitivities, visual-motor difficulties, sensory seeking behaviors, and behavioral and emotional problems. For signs & symptoms of SPD, click here.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain that affects developing children and adults who were not treated in childhood. Children with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. Some feel bombarded by sensory information; others seek out intense sensory experiences or have other problems. This can lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. Symptoms of SPD, like those of most disorders, occur within a broad spectrum of severity. While most of us have occasional difficulties processing sensory information, for children and adults with SPD, these difficulties are chronic, and they disrupt everyday life. Click here to read about SPD Red Flags. (http://www.spdfoundation.net/redflags). There are several types of Sensory Processing Disorder, and each one may result in a number of different behavioral and sensory patterns. Click here to learn more about the Defining SPD and its subtypes. (htt
