Top 5 Red Flags that are Signs of a Processing Disorder

Posted by Umang on January 4th, 2020

Children with cognitive and behavioural difficulties have problems that can go beyond just doing well at school and in the classroom. If you're a parent of a child who has a learning or behavioural disorder, you may have realized that your child struggles with sensory processing, too. Ever wonder if your child just has a hard time with patience and new experiences, or whether your child actually suffers from sensory processing disorder, which can cause things like serious sensory meltdown and severe interference with daily function?

There are some red flags that you can search for as a parent that may suggest that your child has a sensory issue that requires extra attention. The 5 most common issues are mention below:

1. An unusually low or high pain threshold

Pain thresholds are affected when your Special child has a sensory processing disorder. This means that your child may scream out and cry in pain if barely touched (if they are hypersensitive), or they don't react at all when getting hurt (if they are hypersensitive).

2. Little understanding of personal space

Children with hyposensitivities tend to constantly touch other people (their friends, you, strangers), even when they've been told it's not appropriate to do so. These children will also touch objects in public and in stores and are extremely interested in feeling different textures in the world around them.

3. Dislike of certain clothing

Children who are hypersensitive may not be able to stand the feeling of certain clothing on their skin. They may throw a tantrum or have a sensory meltdown when you try to put them in new clothing, or they might need to adjust to new wardrobe items slowly, bit by bit, over time.

4. Constant movement or thrill-seeking

It takes a lot for children who are hypersensitive to feel their senses. They usually move, fidget, and leap around, and enjoy activities focused on running, spinning, chasing, and so on. They may also seek thrills that are too dangerous for someone their age (i.e. climbing or jumping off of high surfaces).

5. Aversion to noise or light

Children with sensory processing issues tend to have an aversion to loud noises or bright lights that don't bother other children. Loud noises may be painful. Sensitivity to fluorescents and bright lighting is also common.

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