Sometimes our assessments will include looking at sensory differences and how this impacts on the child or young person’s participation in activities of daily living. It is important to understand that a sensory assessment alone will not provide a diagnosis.
The Royal College of Occupational Therapy states: ‘It should also be noted that ‘Sensory Processing Disorder’ is not recognised as an independent diagnosis’. More information can be found here: Sensory integration and sensory-based interventions – children & young people | RCOT