We get asked often, what are the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder? I came across this great list that breaks it down by age.

Red flags of sensory processing disorder

Infants and toddlers

• Problems eating or sleeping
• Refuses to go to anyone but me
• Irritable when being dressed; uncomfortable in clothes
• Rarely plays with toys
• Resists cuddling, arches away when held
• Cannot calm self
• Floppy or stiff body, motor delays

Pre-schoolers

• Oversensitive to touch, noises, smells, other people
• Difficulty making friends
• Difficulty dressing, eating, sleeping, and/or toilet training
• Clumsy; poor motor skills; weak
• In constant motion; in everyone else’s face and space
• Frequent or long temper tantrums

Grade-schoolers

• Oversensitive to touch, noise, smells, other people
• Easily distracted, fidgety, craves movement; aggressive
• Easily overwhelmed
• Difficulty with handwriting or motor activities
• Difficulty making friends
• Unaware of pain and/or other people
• Adolescents and adults
• Oversensitive to touch, noise, smells and other people
• Poor self-esteem; afraid of failing at new tasks
• Lethargic and slow
• Always on the go; impulsive; distractible
• Leaves tasks uncompleted
• Clumsy, slow, poor motor skills or handwriting
• Difficulty staying focused

—from SPDFoundation.net