Common Sensory Issues in Children with Autism – Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic, Jalandhar
Our body receives information through five senses: eyes (vision), ears (hearing), nose (smell), tongue (taste), and skin (touch). In children with autism, these senses may either be over-responsive (hypersensitive) or under-responsive (hypo-sensitive), leading to various types of behaviors.
At Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic, Mota Singh Nagar, we specialize in identifying and treating these sensory issues through customized Sensory Integration Therapy.
1. Visual Sensory Issues (Visual Stimming)
Children may either be overly attracted to or avoid lights completely.
Fascination with blinking or colorful lights
Staring at spinning wheels or running objects
Repetitive blinking or spinning while looking at light sources
Self-stimulatory behaviors like hand flapping, jumping, or spinning in response to visual input
These behaviors are a way for the child to self-regulate or seek stimulation.
2. Auditory Sensory Issues (Auditory Stimming)
Some children love certain sounds (hyper), while others are disturbed by even mild sounds (hypo).
May enjoy and get excited by machine sounds, like washing machines or mixers
May cover ears or run away from loud or specific sounds
Overly sensitive to sounds like vehicle horns, alarms, or even music
May ignore sounds completely in some cases
These are signs of auditory processing challenges, common in children with ASD.
3. Touch Sensory Issues
Children may show unusual reactions to different textures.
Constantly touching soft or rough surfaces
Rubbing clothes or touching the same object repeatedly
Repetitive touching of private parts, or rubbing against pillows, walls, or toys
Such behaviors are part of tactile sensory-seeking or tactile defensiveness, depending on the child.
4. Taste Sensory Issues
Parents often report that their child eats only a limited number of food items.
Preference for specific textures (crispy, soft, smooth)
Rejection of certain foods based on how they feel in the mouth is known as oral sensory sensitivity, which affects feeding habits in autistic children.
5. Smell Sensory Issues
Children may sniff everything before using it.
Smelling food, cosmetics, soaps, or any new object
Might reject items based on their smell
This indicates a sensory sensitivity to odors, which can affect daily functioning and comfort.
Do All Children Have These Sensory Issues?
Not necessarily. Some children may have multiple sensory issues, while others may experience mild or no symptoms. Each child is different.
Effective Treatment: Sensory Integration Therapy in Jalandhar
The best and only effective solution to manage sensory issues is Sensory Therapy. At Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic, Jalandhar, we offer:
Personalized Sensory Integration Therapy
A child-friendly environment to support sensory development
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If your child shows signs of sensory issues or autism, early intervention is key.
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