Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition in which the brain has difficulty receiving and responding appropriately to information from the senses. This can lead to challenges in everyday functioning, emotional regulation, and social interaction. The ability of children and adults with SPD to engage in everyday activities may be impacted by their excessive or insufficient sensitivity to sensory stimulation.
Psychowellness Center, a trusted name in mental health and developmental care in West Delhi, provides comprehensive assessment and intervention for individuals with SPD. With a client-centered and family-inclusive approach, the center’s experienced Occupational Therapists work closely with clients to develop personalized sensory integration strategies.
Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for individuals with SPD. Therapy focuses on enhancing sensory processing skills, building adaptive responses, and supporting functional independence in daily life. At Psychowellness Center, the goal is not just symptom management, but overall well-being and meaningful participation in everyday activities.
While the exact cause of SPD is not known, contributing factors include:
Biological Factors
Environmental and Developmental Factors
SPD symptoms can vary widely but are often categorized based on how individuals respond to sensory input:
Sensory Over-Responsivity (Hypersensitivity)
Sensory Under-Responsivity (Hyposensitivity)
Sensory Seeking Behaviors
Motor and Postural Challenges
Difficulty with fine motor tasks (e.g., writing, buttoning)
Sensory Modulation Disorder
Difficulty regulating responses to sensory input—can be over- or under-responsive or craving sensory input.
Sensory-Based Motor Disorder
Includes dyspraxia (difficulty with motor planning) and postural problem (low body awareness and coordination).
Sensory Discrimination Disorder
Trouble identifying and interpreting sensory information accurately (e.g., not feeling the difference between textures or weights).
Occupational Therapy is the primary treatment approach for SPD. It aims to support sensory integration and improve daily life functioning through structured, engaging, and child-friendly interventions.
A specialized form of OT that provides controlled sensory input in a playful, therapeutic setting to help the brain process and respond more effectively.
Key Goals:
A customized set of sensory activities scheduled throughout the day to help regulate arousal levels and maintain focus and calmness.
Examples:
Activities designed to improve coordination, balance, posture, and hand-eye coordination for functional independence.
Adapting the child’s environment at home or school to reduce sensory overload and support comfort and engagement.
Modifications include:
Empowering families with strategies to understand, support, and respond to their child’s sensory needs.
Focus areas: