Learn About Your Child's Sensory Behaviors

Here are some common behaviors of kiddos and the sensory input they could be seeking out. 

You can find activities targeting these sensory inputs throughout the sensory guidebook. 

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who is seeking tactile input:

• Frequently touching walls, people, and furniture

• Seeking out messy play such as finger paints, sand, and mud

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who is seeking visual input:

• Staring intently at objects, lights, or patterns

• Showing a strong interest in things that spin or flash

• Consistently flicking or waving their hands/fingers in front of their eyes

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who is seeking oral input:

• The child is sticking their fingers in their mouth

• Putting non-edible items into their mouth

• The child may be biting other children or objects

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who needs reduced auditory input:

• The child is covering their ears while in the classroom, in the gym or when playing outside

• Not participating in group activities or loud environments

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who is seeking out movement-based activities:

• Rough play with other children

• Climbing furniture

• Jumping and crashing onto the floor

Sensory behaviors you could be seeing in your child who is seeking deep pressure:

• Seeking deep pressure, such as hugs