What are behaviors exhibited by children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID)?
Below is a list of a few symptoms that might be displayed by children with SID/DSI: Loves to spin, swing and jump–this will seem to calm them down after several minutes. Complains of how clothing feels, does not like tags left in their clothing and have to have their socks on just so, or a certain kind of sock. Picky eaters (get stuck on one certain food and is basically impossible to get them to eat anything else) Oversensitivity to smells. Or undersensitivity (may sniff people, objects, food.) Oversensitivity to sounds (will frequently cover ears), or undersensivity. May have an exceptionally high pain tolerance May tire easily Unusually high or low activity level Resists new situations Problems with muscle tone, coordination, motor planning Can be very impulsive or distractible. Persistently walks on toes to avoid sensory input from the bottom of the feet. This can also be a sign of cerebral palsy if the child is unable to bring their feet down flat when asked or trying. If your ch
