Do you have a child who can't stand tags in his clothes? Is she a picky eater? Is he constantly running into other kids and seems to never get enough of rough play? Does she chew on everything? Children like this are Sensory Sensitive Kids , or Highly Sensitive Kids. They are more sensitive to their environment, and may react to sight, sounds, smells, taste, textures, changes in balance and position, and movement. Stubborness or resistance to changes in balance, position, and movement signal vestibular or proprioceptive sensitivities. Sensitive kids can be classified by their behavior- Sensory Seeking or Sensory Avoidant. They may seek out ways to stimulate their senses, or avoid stimulation altogether. Some kids are a combination of sensory seeking and sensory avoidant, and their behavior can change based on the amount of stimulation they get on a daily basis. Kids with Autism, Aspergers, and ADHD often exhibit sensory sensitivity, as can...
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