{"id":4855,"date":"2026-09-09T08:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspirecenter.ae\/?p=4855"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:08:04","slug":"sensory-processing-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspirecenter.ae\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/sensory-processing-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Processing in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4855\" class=\"elementor elementor-4855\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a3e34c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a3e34c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f2adca3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f2adca3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sensory Processing in Children: Signs, Challenges and How Occupational Therapy Can Help<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f6be03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24f6be03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Introduction<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Children experience the world through their senses every day. Sounds, lights, textures, movement, smells, tastes, and touch all provide information that helps the brain understand and respond to the environment.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For some children, processing this sensory information can be challenging. They may become overwhelmed by certain sounds or textures, seek constant movement, avoid particular activities, or have difficulty participating in everyday routines.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">These differences can affect play, self-care, learning, social participation, and family routines.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Understanding a child&#8217;s sensory needs can help parents and professionals provide appropriate support rather than assuming that a child is simply being difficult or uncooperative.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/aspirecenter.ae\/\"><strong>Aspire Child Development &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><\/a>, Occupational Therapists assess children&#8217;s individual sensory and functional needs and develop personalized strategies to support participation in everyday activities.<\/p><h2>What Is Sensory Processing?<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives, organizes, and responds to information from the senses.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The commonly recognized sensory systems include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><strong>Visual:<\/strong> Information received through sight<\/li><li><strong>Auditory:<\/strong> Information received through sound<\/li><li><strong>Tactile:<\/strong> Information received through touch<\/li><li><strong>Taste:<\/strong> Information received through the mouth<\/li><li><strong>Smell:<\/strong> Information received through the nose<\/li><li><strong>Vestibular:<\/strong> Information related to movement and balance<\/li><li><strong>Proprioception:<\/strong> Information about body position and movement<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Children respond to sensory information differently. What feels comfortable to one child may feel overwhelming or insufficient to another.<\/p><h2>What Are Sensory Processing Difficulties?<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory processing difficulties occur when a child has challenges responding to or organizing sensory information in a way that affects everyday participation.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A child may be:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Over-responsive to certain sensory input<\/li><li>Under-responsive to sensory information<\/li><li>Seeking additional sensory input<\/li><li>Experiencing difficulty organizing responses to sensory experiences<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">These patterns can look different from child to child.<\/p><h2>Signs of Sensory Processing Challenges<\/h2><h3>Sensitivity to Sounds<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A child may:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Cover their ears frequently<\/li><li>Become distressed by loud sounds<\/li><li>Avoid noisy environments<\/li><li>React strongly to unexpected sounds<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Busy classrooms, shopping centres, celebrations, or crowded environments may be particularly challenging.<\/p><h3>Sensitivity to Touch<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Some children may dislike:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Certain clothing materials<\/li><li>Clothing tags<\/li><li>Hair brushing<\/li><li>Nail trimming<\/li><li>Being touched unexpectedly<\/li><li>Certain textures during play<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They may strongly prefer specific fabrics or clothing styles.<\/p><h3>Sensitivity to Food Textures<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Some children may have difficulty tolerating certain food textures, smells, or temperatures.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They may have a very limited range of accepted foods or strongly resist trying unfamiliar foods.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Feeding difficulties can have many possible causes, so professional assessment may be appropriate when they significantly affect nutrition or family routines.<\/p><h3>Seeking Movement<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Some children may constantly seek movement by:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Jumping<\/li><li>Running<\/li><li>Spinning<\/li><li>Climbing<\/li><li>Bouncing<\/li><li>Moving around frequently<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Movement may help them feel more organized or alert.<\/p><h3>Difficulty in Busy Environments<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A child may become overwhelmed in places with:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Many people<\/li><li>Loud sounds<\/li><li>Bright lights<\/li><li>Strong smells<\/li><li>Unexpected movement<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This may affect participation in school, family outings, or community activities.<\/p><h2>How Sensory Challenges Can Affect Daily Life<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory processing differences can influence many areas of childhood.<\/p><h3>Self-Care<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A child may struggle with:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Dressing<\/li><li>Grooming<\/li><li>Bathing<\/li><li>Tooth brushing<\/li><li>Haircuts<\/li><li>Nail trimming<\/li><\/ul><h3>Play<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory challenges may affect how a child explores toys, participates in movement activities, or interacts with different materials.<\/p><h3>School Participation<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A child may find it difficult to participate when the classroom environment contains distracting sounds, movement, textures, or other sensory input.<\/p><h3>Learning<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When a child is overwhelmed or unable to stay appropriately regulated, participating in learning activities may become more difficult.<\/p><h3>Family Routines<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory-related challenges can make mealtimes, bedtime, shopping, travel, and other routines more demanding for both children and caregivers.<\/p><h2>Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory experiences can influence how children respond emotionally.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For example, a child who is overwhelmed by noise may become upset or attempt to leave the environment.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This does not necessarily mean that the child is intentionally misbehaving.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Understanding the sensory factors involved can help parents identify what may be contributing to the child&#8217;s response.<\/p><h2>Sensory Processing and Autism<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory differences can occur in children with <strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Some autistic children may be highly sensitive to certain sensory experiences, while others may actively seek additional sensory input.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">However, sensory processing differences are not exclusive to autism and can occur across different developmental profiles.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A professional assessment is important for understanding the individual child&#8217;s needs.<\/p><h2>Sensory Processing and Other Developmental Conditions<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory-related challenges may also occur in children with:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Developmental delays<\/li><li>ADHD<\/li><li>Neurodevelopmental disorders<\/li><li>Genetic disorders<\/li><li>Learning difficulties<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The presence of sensory-related behaviors alone does not establish a diagnosis.<\/p><h2>How Occupational Therapy Can Help<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Occupational Therapy can help identify how sensory processing differences affect a child&#8217;s ability to participate in everyday activities.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Depending on the assessment, intervention may focus on:<\/p><h3>Sensory Regulation<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Helping children develop strategies that support participation and regulation during everyday activities.<\/p><h3>Daily Living Skills<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Supporting participation in dressing, grooming, feeding, and other routines.<\/p><h3>Play Skills<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Using motivating play activities to encourage exploration, interaction, and participation.<\/p><h3>Motor Skills<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Supporting fine and gross motor development when these areas affect functional participation.<\/p><h3>Executive Function Skills<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Helping children develop skills related to planning, organizing, starting, and completing everyday tasks.<\/p><h3>School Participation<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Working on strategies that can help children participate more comfortably and effectively in classroom activities.<\/p><h2>What Does a Sensory-Focused OT Session Look Like?<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">There is no single sensory activity that is appropriate for every child.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">An Occupational Therapist may use activities involving:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Movement<\/li><li>Balance<\/li><li>Resistance<\/li><li>Touch<\/li><li>Coordination<\/li><li>Motor planning<\/li><li>Functional play<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The activities are selected based on the child&#8217;s assessment and goals.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The purpose is not simply to provide sensory input. The goal is to help the child participate more successfully in meaningful activities.<\/p><h2>What Parents Can Do at Home<\/h2><h3>Observe Patterns<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Pay attention to when sensory-related difficulties occur.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Consider:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>What happened before the reaction?<\/li><li>What environment was the child in?<\/li><li>Was there a particular sound, texture, smell, or movement?<\/li><li>What helped the child recover?<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Keeping track of patterns can provide useful information for professionals.<\/p><h3>Prepare for Changes<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If your child finds unfamiliar environments difficult, explaining what to expect may help make transitions more manageable.<\/p><h3>Provide Predictable Routines<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Consistent routines can help children understand what is happening next.<\/p><h3>Follow Professional Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory strategies should be individualized. What helps one child may not be appropriate for another.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Parents should discuss persistent or significant concerns with a qualified professional.<\/p><h2>When Should Parents Seek Professional Support?<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Consider an Occupational Therapy assessment if sensory-related difficulties consistently:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Interfere with daily routines<\/li><li>Affect sleep or mealtimes<\/li><li>Limit participation in school<\/li><li>Restrict play activities<\/li><li>Make self-care difficult<\/li><li>Cause significant distress<\/li><li>Affect family activities<\/li><li>Prevent the child from participating in age-appropriate experiences<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">An assessment can help determine how sensory processing may be affecting the child&#8217;s functional participation.<\/p><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sensory processing affects how children experience and respond to the world around them.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When sensory differences interfere with everyday activities, understanding the child&#8217;s individual needs can make a significant difference.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Occupational Therapy can help assess how sensory processing challenges affect functional participation and develop individualized strategies to support regulation, independence, play, learning, and daily routines.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/aspirecenter.ae\/\"><strong>Aspire Child Development &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><\/a>, our Occupational Therapy services focus on practical goals that help children participate more confidently in home, school, and community environments.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you have concerns about your child&#8217;s sensory responses or participation in everyday activities, consider speaking with a qualified Occupational Therapist for professional guidance and assessment.<\/p><h2>Contact Aspire Child Development &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Villa 45, Al Rawda 3, Ajman, UAE<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +971 56 962 6159 | +971 6 523 8784<\/p><p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@aspirecenter.ae\">info@aspirecenter.ae<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4daae3ad elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4daae3ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c0a823c\" data-id=\"4c0a823c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61aa6e88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61aa6e88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4016d636 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"4016d636\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1071\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1071\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm144 276c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92h-92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zM124 296c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h264c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H124z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is sensory processing?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1071\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1071\"><p>Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives, organizes, and responds to information from the senses.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1072\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1072\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm144 276c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92h-92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zM124 296c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h264c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H124z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does every child with sensory difficulties have autism?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1072\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1072\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">No. Sensory processing differences can occur in children with different developmental profiles and do not by themselves indicate autism.<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1073\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1073\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm144 276c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92h-92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zM124 296c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h264c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H124z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can Occupational Therapy help with sensory processing?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1073\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1073\"><p>Occupational Therapy can assess how sensory differences affect a child&#8217;s everyday participation and provide individualized strategies and activities based on the child&#8217;s needs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1074\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1074\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm144 276c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92h-92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zM124 296c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h264c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H124z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are common signs of sensory processing difficulties?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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