All Things Sensory by Harkla

#241 - Does Everybody Have Sensory Quirks?

02.01.2023 - By Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/LPlay

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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) occurs when the brain and the body cannot properly process and modulate the sensory input coming in. This causes a negative, adverse reaction to the incoming sensory input. This in turn negatively affects the individual’s life, on a DAILY basis. Sensory quirks are the smaller, less significant sensory things you seek out or avoid throughout the day. For example: chewing gum to stay focused, or fidgeting with your pen while listening to a lecture, or disliking...

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