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