Sensory Processing Disorder: SPD Explained and Simplified

An animation describing Sensory Processing Disorder in laymen's terms.

For more in depth information, visit AOTA.org

Written by Becky Giallella OTR/L

Special Thanks:
Alysha Stoner OTR/L, Ben Windsor, Ryan Summer, Chris Blaylock, Arian Tibbs, Emma Elisabeth, Kevin Fleury

[JordanBlythe]

Well animated and well explained! Great work.

[altitudeiseverything]

Based on this video, I researched the therapy mentioned and was unimpressed. Since my sensory issues have become more and more problematic, I’m eager to find something that might calm them a bit. But all the research and treatment seems focused on *children.* Researchers and clinicians need to remember that autism —which typically includes SPD— is a *lifelong* condition. We are born autistic and we die autistic. Autistic adults are too often written off, it seems, but the need for support is still there. Very frustrating!

[BeaNotHerebye]

I’m an over sensitive person
I HATE CLOTHES AND LOUD SOUNDS!!! It’s great— hehe😊

[Elliethejellybear]

Ok so wierd question, when I touch a bad texture or like a texture I don’t like my hand or what touches it gets kinda wierd and tingly, or if a lot has touched it. Could that be spd?

[jennifermitchell]

Possibly good, but not great having that music for people with SPD. Had to turn it off before I reached the end because I could not tolerate it.

[audunjemtland]

I don’t sense reality. How to turn it ‘on’ again?