How Sensory Processing Disorder Affects Some People, Especially Children

Send us Fan MailWe process the outside world with our senses . For some, their senses do not function as they should because of a condition called sensory processing disorder. People with sensory processing disorder, also known as SPD, have a hard time receiving and responding to information that comes in from their senses. Dr. Cindi Tiongco, occupational therapist and assistant professor in the School of Health Professions, and Carolyn Perry, speech language pathologist, assistant professor and director of clinical education in the department of speech, language and hearing sciences, explain what it’s like for people with SPD, especially young children, and what we can do to help loved ones with SPD.Click to donate to the Interprofessional Toy Fair and Expo.