What is SPD?

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a brain based problem that affects approximately five percent of school age children in the U.S.  One subtype of SPD is Sensory Over Responsivity (SOR).  SOR kids respond to sensory information (i.e. sound and touch) as though it were extremely aversive. They feel  continually bombarded by stimuli. The resulting physiologic over-arousal and emotional dysregulation negatively impact the child’s daily functioning. Patterns of instable moods are typical and SOR children find even pleasurable activities difficult, or unbearable. Awareness of SPD is very low.  Children are frequently misdiagnosed and prescribed inappropriate treatment plans. The results can be devastating.