Learn about sensory processing issues and how they may look in your child. | Understood.org

Sensory Processing Disorder in Kids: What It Looks Like and How to Help If a shirt tag, buzzing light, or crowded store can send your child into meltdown mode—it’s not “just bad behavior.” ⚠️ It could be Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). And no, you’re not overreacting. SPD isn’t about attitude—it’s how the brain processes sensory input. 👂 Loud noise can feel like a siren in their skull. 👕 Certain textures can feel unbearable. 👃 Smells others ignore might be overwhelming. ✅ Watch for pattern