Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects how a child’s brain takes in and responds to everyday sensory input — sound, touch, movement, and more. Answer how often your child shows each sign below. This 2-minute screener highlights whether the pattern is worth discussing with an occupational therapist.
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1. Becomes overwhelmed or covers their ears at everyday sounds (vacuum, hand dryer, busy rooms)
2. Is bothered by clothing textures, tags, seams, or sock lines
3. Refuses many foods based on texture, smell, or appearance
4. Craves intense movement — spinning, crashing, jumping, or can’t sit still
5. Reacts strongly to light touch, messy hands, or grooming (haircuts, teeth brushing)
6. Has big emotional meltdowns that seem out of proportion to the situation
7. Seems clumsy, bumps into things, or has trouble with balance and coordination
8. Has a hard time calming down or transitioning between activities