Chris’ parents were worried about Chris because he always seemed tired. He had trouble concentrating. He never wanted to play sports. He didn’t do much when he got home from school.
His evaluation revealed problems with visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular processing. With these sensory processing challenges, Chris experienced the following (not inclusive of all problems):
- He was very sensitive to pain, more so than others
- He was excessively ticklish
- He had trouble listening or concentrating with background noise
- He had some difficulties with balance
- He was a “slumper” – he had poor posture and slumps in the chair
- He tired easily with physical activity or writing
- He had difficulty finding objects in a pocket or backpack without looking
- He had a hard time following directions
- He had a hard time with handwriting
The good news is, within the first month of care, Chris was able to focus for longer periods and was finishing his homework faster.
Disclaimer: All names changed to protect patient privacy.
