The Child with Tactile Dysfunction (sense of touch) has some of the following symptoms:

_avoids being touched on the face

_dislikes being held

_has difficulty with grooming (cutting hair and nails)

_dislikes having hair washed

_dislikes taking a shower

_may react aggressively when touched unexpectedly

_dislikes when touched even in a friendly way

_dislikes being kissed

_avoids messy play

_avoids going barefoot

_prefers long sleeves and pants even when the weather is hot

_is excessively ticklish

_withdraws from situations

_avoids sitting close to other children

The Child with Vestibular Dysfunction – high tolerance to movement has some of the following symptoms:

_seems “on the go”

_has difficulty sitting still

_needs to keep moving in order to function

_has difficulty paying attention

_craves intense movement experiences such as jumping on bed and furniture

_takes excessive risks during play

_seems accident-prone

_does not get dizzy easily

_enjoys spinning for long periods of time

The Child with Vestibular Dysfunction – Gravitational Insecurity has some of the following symptoms:

_becomes anxious when feet leave the ground

_has a great fear of falling

_is fearful of climbing

_avoids playground equipment

_dislikes having head upside down or tilted backwards

_avoids jumping activities

_is very cautious when going up and down stairs

_seems slow at new movements

_avoids to walk along uneven surfaces

The Child with Proprioceptive Dysfunction has some of the following symptoms:

_has difficulty with body awareness

_has difficulty planning new movements

_has difficulty knowing where his body is in relation to others and objects

_chews constantly on objects

_stamps feet on the floor when walking

_deliberately crashes into objects

_holds pencils too lightly

_excessively presses down on paper when writing

_has difficulty with handwriting and drawing

_uses a lot of force when playing with toys and may break them

_has difficulty lifting objects

The Child with Visual Processing Dysfunction has some of the following symptoms:

_difficulties staying within lines when coloring or writing

_complains of seen double or blurred

_has difficulty putting puzzles together

_has difficulty copying from books

_has hard time finding something in a drawer

_has difficulty following a moving object

_omits words when reading

_may seem “disorientated”

_has difficulty with fine motor tasks

_does not understand concepts such as right/ left, up/down

_reverses letters and numbers

_is uncomfortable by moving objects and people

The Child with Auditory Processing Dysfunction has some of the following symptoms:

_is easily distracted with noise

_has difficulty paying attention

_seems to misunderstand what is said

_becomes upset in noisy places

_seems difficult to understand when speaking

_has difficulty looking and listening at the same time

_speaks in a loud voice

_has a poor vocabulary

_has difficulty with reading

_covers ears to protect from sound

The Child with Olfactory Dysfunction has some of the following symptoms:

_reacts negatively to, or dislikes smells that other children do not notice

_refuses to eat certain foods because of their smell

_is a picky eater

_is nauseated by bathroom odors

_is bothered/irritated by smell of perfume or cologne

_is bothered by smell in supermarket

_may refuse to play with toys because of the way they smell

The Child with Gustatory Dysfunction has some of the following symptoms:

_gags easily with food textures

_avoids certain tastes

_is a picky eater

_craves certain foods

_may chew on or lick nonfood objects

_mouths objects

_has difficulty with sucking, chewing, and swallowing

The Child with Sensory Processing/Modulation Disorder will exhibit some of the following Social/ Emotional responses:

_low self-esteem

_low self-confidence

_seems anxious

_has difficulty tolerating changes in routines

_has strict routines

_has difficulty playing with other children

_is getting upset easily

_does not persist with tasks/ gives up easily

_is stubborn or uncooperative

_has frequent temper tantrums

_has difficulty making friends

_does not express emotions

_needs adult guidance to play

_ask for adult reassurance

_has difficulty interacting with other children

_jumps from one activity to another