SID Sensory Difficulties

Children with SID often display very specific sensory difficulties as follows:

Auditory	Responds negatively to unexpected or loud noises Holds hands over ears Cannot filter out background noise Seems oblivious within an active environment
Visual	Prefers to be in the dark Hesitates going up and down steps Avoids bright lights Stares intensely at people or objects Avoids eye contact

Taste/Smell	Avoids certain tastes/smells that are typically part of children's diets Routinely smells nonfood objects Seeks out certain tastes or smells Does not seem to smell strong odors
Body Position	Continually seeks out all kinds of movement activities Hangs on other people, furniture, objects, even in familiar situations Seems to have weak muscles, tires easily, has poor endurance Walks on toes
Movement	Becomes anxious or distressed when feet leave the ground Avoids climbing or jumping Avoids playground equipment Seeks all kinds of movement and this interferes with daily life Takes excessive risks while playing, has no safety awareness
Touch	Avoids getting messy in glue, sand, finger paint, tape Is sensitive to certain fabrics (clothing, bedding) Touches people and objects at an irritating level Avoids going barefoot, especially in grass or sand Has decreased awareness of pain or temperature
Attention, Behavior And Social	Jumps from one activity to another frequently and it interferes with play Has difficulty paying attention Is overly affectionate with others Seems anxious Is accident prone Has difficulty making friends, does not express emotions	Related Topics:
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