Norfolk State Human Development Paper

Some infants and children have difficulties with organizing and responding to sensory information. They may be oversensitive to sensory input, under-sensitive, or even both. Children who are oversensitive to sensory input avoid sensory input as it is too overwhelming. Children who are under-sensitive to sensory input seek out more sensory stimulation. How might sensory processing disorders impact a child’s learning? What are some strategies to help a child with sensory processing disorder cope with their challenges?