Sensory Processing Disorder Categories
This information is taken from Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller, PH.D., OTR
Red Flags of Sensory Over-Responsivity
My child is frequently bothered by:
__Fuzzy or furry textures (wool clothing, animal fur, textured blankets
__Mud or glue on his hands
__Crawling or walking barefoot on a coarse carpet or grass
__Feeling crumbs around his mouth
__Having his hair, fingernails, or toenails cut
__Fragrance from perfume or bath products
__Food textures
__Background noises when he is trying to concentrate
__Noise in a restaurant, mall, or large gymnasium
__Any loud unexpected sounds, such as sirens, school bells, an engine backfiring
__Playing on swings and slides
__Bright lights or sunshine
__Being upside down, as when turning a somersault
My child’s behaviors frequently include being:
__Aggressive or impulsive when overwhelmed by sensory stimulation
__Irritable, fussy, moody
__Unsociable; avoids group activities and has trouble forming relationships
__Excessively cautious and afraid to try new things
__Upset by transitions and unexpected changes
