Sensory Processing Disorder in Kids Some children are
hypersensitive to – or detached from – everyday sights, sounds,
touches and tastes. Here's a look at SPD, and how southeast
Michigan therapy helps. (page 1 of 2) It looks a bit like autism
– and a bit like attention deficit disorder. Hyperactivity and
inattentiveness are a few of its characteristics – as are
dyslexia, poor handwriting and an aversion to smells. Because
Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, is a feature of other
neurological conditions like autism and even Tourette syndrome,
a clear diagnosis isn't always easy. That, of course, can alarm
and confuse lots of parents. Here's deeper insight on SPD, from
pinpointing it to treating it. What is SPD? SPD is defined as
"difficulty with processing sensory information" – be it via
sight, sound, touch or taste. It expresses itself in
contradictory ways. Some kids withdraw from what feels to them
like a bombardment of information. They might fail to answer
when a parent calls, or seem to be on their own