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Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder affects how the brain receives and responds to sensory information from the environment.
Start free screeningWhat it is
Sensory processing differences affect how the nervous system receives and responds to sensory input from the environment and body.
Signs in children
- Extreme reactions to tags, socks, or food textures
- Covering ears or avoiding loud spaces
- Craving movement, crashing, or spinning
- Difficulty with transitions and new environments
- Meltdowns after busy or stimulating days
Signs in adults
- Overwhelm in grocery stores or crowded events
- Strong preferences for specific clothing fabrics
- Need for quiet recovery time after socializing
- Seeking or avoiding touch in relationships
- Difficulty filtering background noise
How WhyTheyThink screens for it
Questions cover sensory seeking, avoiding, and overwhelm across auditory, tactile, visual, and movement domains.
Frequently asked questions
Is SPD the same as autism?
Sensory differences appear in many conditions. Our screening shows sensory patterns alongside 15 other neurodivergence profiles.
Sensory processing disorder test for children?
Parent mode asks about home and community sensory responses. Educator mode adds classroom observation items.
What is sensory processing disorder?
It describes when the brain has difficulty organizing sensory input, leading to over- or under-responsiveness that affects daily life.