Sensory Observation From 1 – 12 Months

Good Sensory Integration: The baby…

• After six weeks of age has fairly well-established sleep cycles. Sleeps all night by six months.
• Likes to be held and molds her body to that of the adult holding her.
• Is comfortable when being moved.
• Easily moves from one position to another.
• Has favorite songs or movement games, and anticipates these special interactions.
• Explores toys by putting them in his mouth.
• After six months accepts solid and textured foods when introduced.
• Can attend to more than one stimulus at a time. For instance, can look at a book while listening to a story.
• Has favorite sensory stimuli, such as certain music, finger games, flavors, etc.
• Plays with the two hands in the middle. Transfers toys hand-to-hand.

Concerns: The baby…

• Has not developed predictable sleep/waking cycles; is frequently difficult to calm or get to sleep.
• Arches or attempts to pull away when being held.
• Becomes irritable when moved or position is changed.
• Prefers to stay in one position.
• Avoids novel play situations or interaction with others.
• Avoids mouthing toys.
• Has difficulty with solid or textured foods, “picky” eater.
• “Tunes out” if more than one stimulus is presented.
• Caregivers have difficulty determining baby’s preferences.
• Uses just one hand at a time (after 8 months).



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