The following lists are common indicators of sensory or motor dysfunctions/delays in young children. If a child exhibits one or more of the following, it does not necessarily indicate dysfunction; the child’s functional performance must also be below average for his age level.
Please note: these lists are not exhaustive.
Many children in kindergarten have a decreased attention span. This alone does not indicate a sensory integration dysfunction; the child must also have difficulty socializing, learning, or transitioning from activity to activity because of the decreased attention span. If a child demonstrates any of these signs AND her functional performance is negatively impacted, an occupational therapy evaluation is recommended.
If a child exhibits any of the above fine motor signs, an occupational therapy evaluation is recommended.
If a child exhibits any of the above gross motor signs, a physical therapy evaluation is recommended.
If a child exhibits any of these signs, a speech and language evaluation is recommended.