- children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder
- children who have ADHD

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- overresponsivity
- underresponsivity
- sensory craving

Sensory Modulation Challenges

Overwhelm and stress in response to a sensory experience; a more intense response to sensory input; magnified, negative responses to typical sensory experiences in everyday life. 

Overresponsivity/Hyperreactivity to sensory input

Under-responsivity to sensory input; Diminished or delayed responses to daily sensory stimuli. A person who is hyporeactive to sensory input is more likely to not register or attend to certain stimuli in their environment. 

Underresponsivity/hyporeactivity to sensory input

Insatiable urge for amplified sensory experience. 

Sensory Craving

- social participation
- play
- engagement in home and school routines

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