⚠️ Fraud Alert: Beware of Forged Documents — It has come to our notice that unauthorized individuals are using fake Plexus letterheads and forged signatures to solicit money. We have reported the matter to the authorities and are pursuing legal action. If you receive any suspicious letter, message, or call claiming to be from Plexus, please do not engage. To verify, contact us at 📞 9355533404 | 📧 info@plexusnc.com — Please stay alert and help us spread the word.

Home / Services / Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Understand Your Child’s World

Navigate Life With Sensory Processing Disorder

Is your child overly sensitive to things in their vicinity? Do common sounds such as fire alarms, sirens, school bells, or fireworks give them a headache? Or even does the light touch of a shirt chafe their skin? These could be signs of Sensory Processing Disorder.

And the first step towards diagnosing and treating sensory processing disorder is consulting Dr Na’eem Sadiq at Plexus Bangalore or Hyderabad. To help you through your consult, here’s a detailed guide about sensory processing disorder.

Decoding Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition in children that affects how their brain processes sensory information (stimuli), including things they see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. It can affect their senses, resulting in over-sensitivity or lack of sensitivity to stimuli.

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder may be extra sensitive to or not react to sensory input, depending on how they are affected. For example, some kids with sensory issues may dislike things that overstimulate their senses, such as loud environments, bright lights, or intense smells. While some children may seek out additional stimulation in settings that don’t stimulate their senses enough.

Book a free consultation

Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder

The symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder depend on how the affected child processes different sensations. While some kids with hypersensitivity may be overly sensitive to sensory inputs like light, sound, and touch. They may be bothered by these sensations to the point that they cannot focus and often act out. Such kind of sensory hypersensitivity leads to multiple symptoms, such as:

Hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity

Temper tantrums

Anxiety and restlessness

Irritability

Picky food preferences

Gagging when eating foods of certain textures

Resisting hugs or sudden touches

Social isolation

Short attention spans; they tend to be easily distracted

Inability to follow instructions

Inattentiveness; they tend to zone out

SPD can also affect the child’s vestibular senses leading to poor motor skills. It can impact all five senses, a few, or only one.

Other children with hyposensitivity may have reduced sensitivity to sensory intput.
They crave less interaction with the world around them and engage more with their surroundings to get more sensory feedback. Sensory hyposensitivity may cause numerous symptoms such as:

High pain threshold

Bumping into walls

Touching things

Putting things into their mouth

Crashing into people or things

Disregarding personal space

Rocking and swaying

Causes of Sensory Processing Disorder

It is not clear yet what exactly causes sensory issues in children. While some researchers believe that it may be connected to the way the sensory pathways in the brain process and organize information.

While it is also unclear if sensory issues can occur on their own or if they are caused by another disorder. Some doctors and healthcare professionals believe sensory processing issues are a symptom of another issue rather than a diagnosis in itself.

Sensory Integration Therapy for SPD at Plexus

We are one of the leading sensory processing disorder treatment centers in India. Under the guided supervision of Dr Na’eem Sadiq, our team of occupational therapists provides sensory integration therapy to treat SPD in children.

We provide coping strategies for your child to overcome sensory processing issues by:

Anticipating action and outcome
Correctly interpreting sensory input
Creating physical equilibrium and a sense of space
Developing positive behavior patterns
Eliminating fear
Encouraging play and socialization
Lessening sensory defensiveness
Minimizing input intolerance
Reducing negative physical reactions

Benefits of Sensory Integration Therapy include :

Modulation of sensory systems
Self-regulations
Improved function in school, home, and the community
Improved independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Maximized functional ability to perform daily and recreational activities
Enhanced motor planning ability
Active involvement and exploration of environments
Efficient organization of sensory information

Our treatment program at Plexus

We are one of the leading Sensory Processing Disorder treatment centers in the country. Under the guided supervision of Dr Na’eem Sadiq, our team of occupational therapists provides Sensory Integration Therapy to treat neurological conditions like Cerebral Palsy in children.

After a thorough evaluation, we determine how the therapy will benefit your child’s condition. Our therapists plan a sensory diet exclusively for your little ones and record their improvements on a weekly basis.

We provide coping strategies for your child to overcome sensory processing issues by:

Anticipating action and outcome
Correctly interpreting sensory input
Creating physical equilibrium and a sense of space
Developing positive behavior patterns
Eliminating fear
Encouraging play and socialization
Lessening sensory defensiveness
Minimizing input intolerance
Reducing negative physical reactions

Anticipating action and outcome

Correctly interpreting sensory input

Creating physical equilibrium and a sense of space

Developing positive behavior patterns

Eliminating fear

Encouraging play and socialization

Lessening sensory defensiveness

Minimizing input intolerance

Reducing negative physical reactions

What our patients say

Ramanujan (name changed)

“I believe that Dr Na’eem Sadiq is an amazing doctor with a friendly, warm attitude. His care towards his patients is commendable and he is a great listener. He explains to his patients and their family in the most simple terms about the root cause of problems and provides a comprehensive treatment for them. We came to India from the US to get Cell Therapy for our son with Autism.
We sincerely thank Dr Na’eem Sadiq and his staff. It was a wonderful journey with you. Keep up the good work! I will recommend Plexus to all my family and friends.”

Priyanka Reddy (Name changed)

“My experience with Plexus has been pleasant. Dr Na’eem and his staff members have been helpful and they treated my son who was suffering Sensory Processing Disorder wholeheartedly. I am glad I found this center as it helped my son recover as soon as possible.”

Ramanujan (name changed)

“I believe that Dr Na’eem Sadiq is an amazing doctor with a friendly, warm attitude. His care towards his patients is commendable and he is a great listener. He explains to his patients and their family in the most simple terms about the root cause of problems and provides a comprehensive treatment for them. We came to India from the US to take treatment for our child with anxiety.
We sincerely thank Dr Na’eem Sadiq and his staff. It was a wonderful journey with you. Keep up the good work! I will recommend Plexus to all my family and friends.”

Priyanka Reddy (Name changed)

FAQs answered

What are the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder?

People with Sensory Processing Disorder may be under-responsive or over-sensitive to things in their environment. Common sounds may be painful or overwhelming to them. Even a light touch of a shirt may irritate their skin.

What are the three levels of sensory integration?

The three primary sensory systems include:

Tactile System: Our ability to touch something and comprehend it
Vestibular System: Located in the inner ear and involved in eye-hand coordination and balance
Proprioceptive System: Involved in determining the position of the body in space

What is an example of sensory integration?

Smelling the favorite food before eating, closing the ears to noise, and enjoying the texture of a crunchy snack are all examples of sensory integration.

What are examples of sensory issues?

Some examples of sensory issues include intolerance towards crude touch, excessive fear of heights, and inability to tolerate loud music.

Does Sensory Integration Therapy really work?

Yes, Sensory integration Therapy does really work on children suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder, which may be a symptom of conditions such as Autism, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Anxiety.

How much does Sensory Integration Therapy cost?

An average 45-minute session in a sensory integration clinic would cost between INR 1500 and INR 3000.

How do you use Sensory Integration Therapy at home?

Sensory integration interventions can be conducted at home under the guidance of trained occupational therapists.

Is Sensory Integration Therapy evidence-based?

Yes, Sensory Integration Therapy is absolutely evidence-based.

What is the difference between sensory processing and sensory integration?

Sensory processing is the process by which the brain processes sensory input from multiple sensory modalities. While sensory integration is the form of treatment to treat Sensory Processing Disorder.

Is sensory integration disorder a disability?

No, sensory integration disorder is not a disability.

What are common sensory disorders?

Tactile defensiveness, toe-walking, gravitational insecurity, and auditory hypersensitivity are common sensory disorders.

How do you calm a child with sensory issues?

Sensory issues in kids can be calmed by removing stressful stimuli from their surrounding environment and replacing those sensations with calming sensory stimuli.

How do I know if my child has a Sensory Processing Disorder?

If your child reacts abnormally to a so-called normal stimulus that is non-stressful to their age mates, then they need to be taken for an Occupational Therapy sensory assessment.

Is a sensory processing disorder a learning disability?

A learning disability is different from a Sensory Processing Disorder.