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Harry finds noises, including background noises, harder to ignore. These sensory processing issues suggest that he also has difficulty with sensory modulation. Harry also processes sensory information differently to others.

You can learn more about this in our post – Auditory Sensitivity: 3 Things You Should Know. If you want to learn more about sensitivity with the touchsense we recommend our post – What is Tactile Defensiveness? Another sense that children and adults commonly have sensitivity with is their hearing.

Avoids playing on swings and slides (either now or when younger) ( vestibular).

Is irritated by certain clothing textures, labels, seams and socks.

Struggles with toe and fingernail cutting or haircuts (touch).

Is easily distracted by background noises such as a lawnmower outside, an air conditioner, a refrigerator or buzz from fluorescent lights (hearing).

Startles easily at unexpected sounds ( hearing).

Dislikes bright lights or sunshine (blinks squints closes eyes) (vision).

Likes wearing hats or caps or sunglasses (vision).

Dislikes fragrances from perfume or bath products (smell).

This is usually linked to worry around the sensory experiences this new thing could include.

Demonstrates excessive caution or fear when trying new things.

Shuts down when there is too much sensory input or avoids places with a lot of sensory information.Sensory sensitivity (over responsivity or hyper reactivity)

There are also sensory checklists at the bottom which you can also download. Use the tabs to look at the different responses. This table gives examples of behaviours you might observe for the different types of responses. In addition, we recommend you look at the additional resources and references below for more information. We always recommend you seek out extra support from professionals rather than using these lists to self-diagnose. It is hoped that these checklists provide a starting point for you to consider if a behaviour might be linked to an underlying sensory issue. This also means there is not one treatment strategy that fits all. It is important to remember every child (or adult) who experiences sensory issues is different. Many of the challenges and behaviours we list in these checklists occur alongside other conditions.

Signs of Sensory Issues – SPD Symptoms and ChecklistsĪs we outlined on the What is SPD? page, unfortunately, SPD does not yet formally exist as a stand-alone diagnosis. Some sensory messages from her body aren’t connecting smoothly to allow her to join in. She finds learning new activities hard and struggles to plan and organise. There may also be some sensitivity with her vestibular system. Therefore, it is likely she has over-responsivity (sensitivity) in both touch and hearing. Jessica presents as having difficulty with modulating touch and noise sensory inputs. It seems that Jessica’s brain is interpreting sound more intensely than others too. This stops her from being able to participate at lunchtime. Her brain is interpreting the touch input from brushing her hair and cutting her nails more intensely (and potentially more painfully) than other people do. Jessica processes sensory information differently