Sensory Processing
How the brain receives, organizes, and responds to information from the senses. Some children have difficulty processing sensory input, which can affect their ability to learn and participate in school.
Related Terms
Occupational Therapy (OT)
A related service that helps children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care skills, and the ability to participate in classroom activities like writing, cutting, and organizing materials.
Accommodations
Changes in how your child learns or is tested that don't change what they learn. Examples include extra time on tests, preferential seating, audio books, or having instructions read aloud.
Sensory Processing in context
Sensory Processing comes up across the IEP process — in your IEP document, during meeting prep, and in the federal rights that protect your child. IEP Ally explains where it shows up and what to do about it.
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