October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month! Sensory processing issues are often first recognized during the toddler years , when parents notice that a child has an unusual aversion to noise, light, shoes that are deemed too tight and clothes that are irritating. They may also notice clumsiness and trouble climbing stairs, and difficulty with fine motor skills like wielding a pencil and fastening buttons. Continue reading this article by Beth Arky at the Child Mind Institut

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