Sensory processing disorder
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Signs and Symptoms of Sensory processing disorder
All Signs & Symptoms of Sensory processing disorder
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Sensory processing disorder:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | Often | 4 mentions |
| Anxiety in social situations | Often | 1 mention |
| Crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Impulsiveness | Often | 1 mention |
| Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations | Often | 1 mention |
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)
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Anxiety in social situations
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Crying
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Change in symptoms of Sensory processing disorder*
What happens to common Sensory processing disorder symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 0% |
| Anxiety in social situations | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Crying | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Frequent crying | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Impulsiveness | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Shyness or social anxiety | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Sensory processing disorder
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Sensory processing disorder when they describe these conditions:
Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Bipolar disorder
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Mood swings Often 20 mentions Depression Often 15 mentions Angry behavior Often 14 mentions Mania (manic behavior) Often 5 mentions Anxiety Sometimes 4 mentions Keeping alone (keeping to self) Sometimes 4 mentions Sadness Sometimes 4 mentions Being irritable Sometimes 2 mentions Crying Sometimes 2 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 2 mentions
Care of Sensory processing disorder
Common treatments, therapies, and parenting techniques for Sensory processing disorder
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Occupational Therapy | Positive4.4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Less common responses for Sensory processing disorder
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Sensory gym | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Speech Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Avoiding certain foods | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Behavioral therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Exposure therapy | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Parenting: Soothing, relaxing, or calming down | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
Discussion of Sensory processing disorder
What was your approach to Sensory processing disorder? What were the results?
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