CHECKLIST FOR SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER (0-6 MONTHS) – SENSORY MODULATION DISORDER (SMD)

• child resists being cuddled
• child avoids touch
• child has difficulty breastfeeding
• child has difficulty with sucking, chewing, or swallowing
• child doesn’t tolerate new foods
• child avoids putting toys in mouth
• child avoids exploring toys with mouth
• child gags or vomits when objects are placed in mouth
• child becomes distressed when changing diapers
• child becomes distressed when having a bath
• child seems unaware of dirty diapers
• child is unaware of people around him
• child cannot tolerate change to routines/ schedules
• child has difficulty getting to sleep
• child is easily agitated and irritable compared to same age children
• child seems unaware of noise
• child takes long to respond to familiar voices
• child startles easily at familiar sounds
• child seems not to be paying attention
• child avoids eye contact
• child avoids looking at toys
• child is overly bothered when exposed to light
• child requires more support for sitting
• child becomes upset when placed on back
• child becomes upset when lifted
• child dislikes head tipped back
• child cries when moved

 

SPD Checklist information provided by Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre