People who suffer from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) experience a disruption in the brain which effects how it processes the body’s receptors. They are so sensitive to their senses that it can often disrupt their daily functions, which causes them to have difficulty dealing with sensitive sense reactions, learning, social interactions.
SPD interrupts how the brain uses messages received through the body’s receptors.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) confuses the brain and its receptors.
Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder include muted senses or sensory overload. Simple things like hair brushing, tight clothing, bright lights loud noises, tags on clothes, being touched, or eating bitter or sweet foods are often triggers for SPD. These issues may take effect anywhere, either at work or at home. Consult a doctor if you think you might have ESP.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) manifests in many small, sometimes maddening ways. Itchy tags may be unbearable. Loud music intolerable. Perfume simply sickening. Whatever the specific symptoms, SPD makes it difficult to interact with your daily environment.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Many adults with SPD (sensory processing disorder) are never diagnosed.
- People with SPD may be bothered by otherwise trivial stimulus in the workplace or classroom.
- SPD can be a gift is many respects.
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