05/04/2026
This isn’t “bad behavior.”
This isn’t just a “phase.”
👉 These are signs of how a child experiences the world through their sensory system.
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🧠 The image shows 8 sensory systems that shape a child’s behavior:
👀 Visual — light, colors, movement
👂 Auditory — sounds, volume, noise
✋ Tactile — touch, textures, temperature
👃 Olfactory — smells and sensitivity to odors
👅 Oral (gustatory) — taste, chewing, food textures
🤸♂️ Vestibular — balance and movement
💪 Proprioceptive — body awareness and coordination
❤️ Interoceptive — internal signals (hunger, discomfort, emotions)
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❗ When these systems don’t work together smoothly, a child may:
• cover ears or avoid noise
• refuse certain clothes or foods
• seek constant movement (jumping, spinning)
• have meltdowns or seem “overreactive”
• struggle with attention and speech
❓ Who can help if you notice these signs?
👩⚕️ Occupational therapist (OT) — works on sensory integration and daily skills
🧠 Child psychologist — helps with behavior, emotions, regulation
🗣️ Speech therapist — supports communication and speech development
👨⚕️ Pediatric neurologist — evaluates the nervous system
