What is sensory processing disorder?

Sensory processing is the process by which the brain takes in sensory input and interprets this information for use. When this neurological process is interrupted learning, physical and emotional development are impacted.

How do members experience sensory processing disorder?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sensory processing disorder*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for sensory processing disorder*

Who has sensory processing disorder on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 25
20s 40
30s 34
40s 23
50s 19
60s 13
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 42
Female 115