CHECKLIST FOR SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER (7-36 MONTHS) – SENSORY MODULATION DISORDER

  • child withdraws from situations
  • child takes long time to respond to familiar voices
  • child startles easily
  • child is distracted in noisy environments
  • child takes long time to respond when name is called
  • child enjoys looking at spinning objects
  • child avoids eye contact
  • child takes long to adapt to daylight
  • child resists being held
  • child becomes agitated when having hair washed and face wiped
  • child resists being cuddled
  • child becomes upset with messy play
  • child does not realise when face or hands are dirty
  • child has difficulty with feeding
  • child avoids physical activities
  • child seems weak or “heavy”
  • child becomes upset when placed on back
  • child cries when is moved
  • child chews on nonfood objects
  • child mouths objects excessively
  • child avoids certain food textures
  • child refuses to drink from cup

 

SPD Checklist information provided by Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre