A child's occupational performance: Considerations of sensory processing and family context

Sensory processing problems can be serious enough to effect a child's perfo rmance in school and home environments but often go undetected or are misun derstood. Poor sensory processing can affect a child's ability to successfu lly perform daily activities because of its effect on cognitive, sensory, a nd motor development. The relationship of sensory processing to children's occupational performance in their daily lives is an important consideration .