10/16/2025
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) means the brain has trouble taking in, organizing, and responding to information from the senses — things like touch, sound, movement, taste, or even how the body feels in space.
Every child’s brain uses sensory information all day long to help them know what’s happening around them and how to react.
For children with SPD, those messages can feel too strong, too weak, or mixed up.
🧠 What This Can Look Like:
✨ Sensitive to sound, touch, or clothing textures
(tags, loud noises, or brushing teeth might feel unbearable)
✨ Always on the move or craving deep pressure or rough play
✨ Easily overwhelmed in busy or noisy environments
✨ Difficulty focusing or big reactions to small sensations
✨ Clumsy or unsure of where their body is in space
💡 How Parents Can Help:
💜 Keep routines predictable to make daily life feel more manageable
💜 Offer “just right” sensory input — swings, hugs, weighted blankets, fidget tools, or movement breaks
💜 Create calm spaces for quiet time or sensory regulation
💜 Work with an occupational therapist — they can help identify your child’s unique sensory needs and teach strategies that support attention, comfort, and confidence
❤️ Remember:
SPD isn’t a behavior problem — it’s the brain processing the world differently.
With understanding and the right supports, kids with sensory differences can thrive at home, school, and play.
