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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. SPD can affect all of your senses, or just one. SPD usually means you’re overly sensitive to stimuli that other people are not.
What disorders are associated with ADHD?
Roughly 80 percent of those with ADHD are diagnosed with at least one other psychiatric disorder sometime during their life. The most common ADHD comorbidities are learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, sensory processing disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Can you have SPD and ADHD?
Some studies have shown that as many as 40 percent of people with SPD or ADHD will actually have both conditions. This overlap is important for doctors to know, because treatment should be tailored to each child’s unique situation. Stimulant medication for ADHD, for example, won’t help a child’s SPD.
Can a child have ADHD and sensory issues?
One of the most common psychiatric disorders in children is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its course and outcome are heterogeneous. Sensory processing problems impact the nature of response to daily events. ADHD and sensory problems may occur together and interact.
How do you know if your child has a sensory disorder?
Being very sensitive to the fit and texture of clothing, for example, refusing to wear anything with a tag or anything that feels “wrong” Refusing to brush their teeth or hair, or avoiding other activities that involve the senses, like haircuts. Not enjoying cuddles or touch, especially when it’s unexpected.
How to get a diagnosis for sensory processing disorder?
The Diagnostic Process. Although not yet recognized officially (for example, in the DSM-5), Sensory processing Disorder can be identified and categorized by an occupational therapist with advanced training in sensory processing and integration. Of primary importance is linking sensory impairments to challenges in functioning at home or school.
What are the types of sensory processing disorder?
Types of sensory processing disorder. Hypersensitivity (over-responsive) results in sensory-overloads,where it is easy to become overwhelmed by multiple environmental stimuli.
How to treat Sensory processing disorder?
Sensory Integration. Sensory integration is one of the most common treatment approaches for patients with sensory processing disorder.