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290 Appendix A Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist © Sensory Therapies And Research (STAR) Center, 2006 Retrieved from http://spdfoundation.net/library/checklist.html Many of the symptoms listed in the following categories are common to that particular age group. Where more than a few symptoms are found in a child, we recommend you talk to your doctor or check the SPD Foundation’s Treatment Directory for a professional experienced with treating Sensory Processing Disorder.* Infant/ Toddler Checklist:  ____ My infant/toddler has problems eating. ____ My infant/toddler refused to go to anyone but me. ____ My infant/toddler has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep ____ My infant/toddler is extremely irritable when I dress him/her; seems to be uncomfortable in clothes. ____ My infant/toddler rarely plays with toys, especially those requiring dexterity. ____ My infant/toddler has difficulty shifting focus from one object/activity to another. ____ My infant/toddler does not notice pain or is slow to respond when hurt. ____ My infant/toddler resists cuddling, arches back away from the person holding him. ____ My infant/toddler cannot calm self by sucking on a pacifier, looking at toys, or listening to my voice. ____ My infant/toddler has a “floppy” body, bumps into things and has poor balance. ____ My infant/toddler does little or no babbling, vocalizing. ____ My infant/toddler is easily startled. ____ My infant/toddler is extremely active and is constantly moving body/limbs or runs endlessly. ____ My infant/toddler seems to be delayed in crawling, standing, walking or running. Pre-School Checklist: ____ My child has difficulty being toilet trained. ____ My child is overly sensitive to stimulation, overreacts to or does not like touch, noise, smells, etc. ____ My child is unaware of being touched/bumped unless done with extreme force/intensity. ____ My child has difficulty learning and/or avoids performing fine motor tasks such as using crayons and fasteners on clothing. ____ My child seems unsure how to move his/her body in space, is clumsy and awkward. ____ My child has difficulty learning new motor tasks. ____ My child is in constant motion. ____ My child gets in everyone else’s space and/or touches everything around him. ____ My child has difficulty making friends (overly aggressive or passive/ withdrawn). ____ My child is intense, demanding or hard to calm and has difficulty with transitions. ____ My child has sudden mood changes and temper tantrums that are unexpected. ____ My child seems weak, slumps when sitting/standing; prefers sedentary activities. ____ It is hard to understand my child’s speech. ____ My child does not seem to understand verbal instructions. School Age:  ___ My child is overly sensitive to stimulation, overreacts to or does not like touch, noise, smells, etc. ___ My child is easily distracted in the classroom, often out of his/her seat, fidgety. ___ My child is easily overwhelmed at the playground, during recess and in class.