Sensory seeking / high movement needs
Elevated movement and proprioceptive drive impacting regulation, seated engagement, and sustained task participation.
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Reduced sustained attention + task follow-through
Difficulty initiating, maintaining, and completing tasks; attention and regulation fluctuate with environmental and sensory demands.
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Emotional dysregulation / sensory overwhelm
Low threshold for overload with shutdown, escalation, or anxiety impacting participation and functional engagement.
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Sensory sensitivity / avoiding input
Heightened response to sound, touch, movement, or visual input leading to withdrawal, distress, or reduced participation.
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Difficulty with transitions + cognitive shifting
Challenges moving between activities, stopping preferred tasks, or adapting to changes in routine and expectations.
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Difficulty down-regulating arousal
High or persistent arousal levels interfering with calming, recovery, and end-of-day regulation.
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Sensory-based feeding challenges
Restricted food range, strong sensory responses to textures, and increased stress impacting feeding participation.
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Reduced hand strength + motor control for writing
Low endurance, inefficient grasp, and decreased motor control impacting writing performance and output.
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