Sensory Processing

Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch & Movement — Occupational Therapy

Sensory Processing is how a child processes and responds to sensory information: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and movement.

Dysfunctions in the way one processes sensory information can be reflected in emotional, behavioral, and physical reactions.

Children can under-respond (lack of awareness), over-respond (stress or hyperactivity), and overly seek out or avoid/shut down to the sensory stimulation around them.

Our therapists will work with you and your child to help provide tools, activities, and exercises the brain needs to better REGULATE THEIR NERVOUS SYSTEM and PROCESS SENSORY INFORMATION that may be causing challenges to their daily routines at home, school, or play.

Following treatment with Wonderfully Made Therapy, the nervous system will MATURE and your child will be able to have a HEALTHIER RESPONSE to sensory information in their everyday lives.

• What does sensory seeking behavior look? like?

  People usually engage in constantly moving. Many times it shows through rocking, fidgeting or pacing.

• How to test for sensory processing disorder (SPD)?

  We conduct an evaluation that tests and observes the child's response to sensory stimulation, balance, posture and eye movements.

• How do you calm someone with sensory processing disorder?

  Every person has specific ways and things that help calm them down! Finding what is best for your child may take some time. A few tips include: providing the child space to calm down, stop talking and find a quiet space.