5F: Sensory Processing
Children learn about their bodies and the environment around them by taking in information from their 7 senses.
When thinking about senses, we often refer to:
- Sight
- Hearing
- Smell
- Taste
- Touch
In addition to this, we have:
- A sense of movement (vestibular)
- A sense of the position and movement of our own body (proprioception)
Some children do not process these senses as effectively as others. This results in difficulties with behavioural response, attention and motor skill development.
Dig Deeper
The presentation and document on this page give more information on how challenges in this area may manifest and how you can help.
Key Points
- We all have 7 senses and if we are not able to process these effectively it can result in difficulties with behaviour, attention and motor skills