What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory processing refers to the neurological basis of how one feels. We are dependent on our sensory system to understand and respond to the world. Sensory ...

You may have heard the term Sensory integration dysfunction (SID) but what is it exactly and how does it affect children? What is sensory integration dysfunction? SID is a syndrome that affects youth ...

Since I wrote about the differences between autism and sensory processing disorder, SPD, I’ve received many e-mails from parents asking for help recognizing SPD or accessing treatment for the ...

At an occupational therapy appointment in Chicago, a therapist wrapped colorful wrist and ankle weights on a four-year-old girl with pigtails. The patient had been ...

Parenting comes with different challenges and as parents they have to go through each problem with calmness and determination. Children are quite sensitive to problems but this can increase if a child ...

Schizophrenia. Attention deficit disorder. Autism. Tourette's syndrome. There are any number of psychological and neurological disorders that could be confused with the symptoms of sensory integration ...

Sensory processing disorder—also known as SPD or sensory integration disorder—is a term describing a collection of challenges that occur when the senses fail to respond properly to the outside world.

Sensory Processing Disorder: Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a complex disorder of the brain that impairs the processing of sensory stimuli leading to under or over sensitivity to stimuli.

CEBU, Philippines - I sought the help of a pediatrician-neurologist, who recommended both the services of an occupational therapist (OT) and a special education (SpEd)specialist or speech pathologist.