Sensory processing refers to the way we sort, interpret and respond to sensation from our body, environment and the world around us. The sensations or sensory information we experience come through the senses of touch, taste, sight, sound, smell, proprioception, vestibular and interoception. In order for a child to learn about their body and their world, they must be able to process sensory information accurately.
The video below outlines:
- What sensory processing is
- Why sensory processing is important
- The 8 senses we experience in our everyday lives
- What sensory processing looks like in children
Sensory Symptoms Checklists
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
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