Learn more about the differences between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) by reading this article by Center for Connection clinician, Dr. Jaime Chavas, OTD, OTR/L, SWC.
Click here to download the article, “SPD and ADHD: Recognizing the Difference“.
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Tina Payne Bryson, PhD is the founder of The Center for Connection, a New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert in child development and parenting.
View full profileSensory processing disorder (SPD) affects how the brain interprets sensory information like touch, sound, and movement. ADHD primarily affects attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. The two conditions can look similar on the surface but have different underlying causes.
Yes. It is quite common for children to have both conditions, which is one reason accurate assessment is so important. Understanding whether symptoms are driven by sensory processing, attention, or both helps us create the right treatment plan.
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