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At least as adults we have grown to understand ourselves and our bodies. We know what we can<br />

and can not tolerate, what does or does not feel good and most importantly, we have the coping<br />

skills and problem solving abilities to deal with it the best we know how. These children do not!<br />

Unless we understand what is going on, help them understand their own bodies and minds, get<br />

them the right treatment and help them find the coping skills and insight, they will continue to<br />

suffer until adulthood.<br />

Sensory processing disorders are best treated if caught before the age of 7 when the nervous<br />

system is still malleable.<br />

It is imperative we identify and treat these children as early as possible so we can make a positive<br />

difference and get to them before…<br />

• Learning is too difficult<br />

• Self-esteem has suffered too much<br />

• Relationships never fully develop<br />

• They begin to isolate themselves into their own little safe and protective world<br />

The time is now!<br />

‘This information has been reproduced from www.sensory-processing-disorder.com’

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