Sensory processing differences can contribute to things like irritability, overwhelm, fatigue, difficulty coping, or changes in regulation capacity. For some children, sensory experiences are consistently intense, while for others their tolerance and ability to manage input may fluctuate depending on factors like sleep, stress, illness, emotions, hunger, environment, and overall sensory load. These systems are often deeply interconnected, which is why looking at the whole child is so important when trying to understand regulation and behavior. #pediatricot #schoolbasedot #sensoryprocessing #neurodivergentparenting #sensoryneeds