Not all children with learning, developmental or behavioral problems have an underlying sensory or motor integrative disorder. There are certain indicators, however that can signal a parent that such a disorder may be present. The following are a few possible signs:

• Oversensitive to touch, movement, sights or sounds
• Under reactivity to sensory stimulation
• Activity level that is unusually high or low
• Coordination problems
• Delays in speech, language, motor skills or academic achievement
• Poor organization and inconsistency of behavior
• Poor self concept
• Poor handwriting and poor expression on paper
• Poor Posture
• Tendency to walk on toes
• Poor balance
• Propensity to get car sick
• Messy eater
• Poor eye contact

Typically a child with a sensory-motor integrative disorder will show more than 3 of the above signs.