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Is your child stressed, restless, hyperactive? They might be suffering from sensory processing issues

By Patricia Jovellar Isiegas, Terapeuta Ocupacional y Fisioterapeuta. Docente e investigadora en el Grado de Fisioterapia de la Universidad San Jorge. Miembro del grupo de investigación iPhysio., Universidad San Jorge
Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of simple events like bath time, getting dressed, eating dinner, or a birthday party. However, these behaviours do not necessarily mean that a child is simply spoiled, rude or hyperactive – they may, in fact, have issues processing sensory information, meaning their brains struggle to assimilate and understand the information they receive.

On occasions, children’s behaviour is actually a response…The Conversation


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