{"id":1926,"date":"2026-04-14T11:16:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:16:35","slug":"sensory-issues-in-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/blog\/sensory-issues-in-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Issues in Toddlers: What\u2019s Normal, What\u2019s Not, and When to Seek Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1926\" class=\"elementor elementor-1926\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecd6f66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecd6f66\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb3d9b2 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"eb3d9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__eb3d9b2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__eb3d9b2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__eb3d9b2\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6942040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6942040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Do I Know If My Toddler Has Sensory Issues?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you\u2019ve been searching for answers about <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong>, chances are something about your child\u2019s behavior has caught your attention.<\/p><p>Maybe they cover their ears when a blender turns on.<br \/>Maybe getting dressed turns into a daily struggle.<br \/>Or maybe they seem overwhelmed in places where other kids enjoy themselves.<\/p><p>It\u2019s easy for your mind to jump ahead and wonder, \u201c<em>Is this normal?\u201d \u201cShould I be worried?\u201d \u00a0\u201cCould this be one of the signs of autism in toddlers?\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Take a breath. You\u2019re not overreacting\u2014you\u2019re being observant. And understanding what\u2019s going on is the best first step. So, keep reading this article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Texas ABA Centers<\/strong><\/a> as we dive into this subject, exploring the most common questions about sensory issues in toddlers and when it is appropriate to consider an autism diagnosis.<\/p><h2><strong>What Are Sensory Issues in Toddlers?<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong> describe differences in how a child processes and responds to sensory input, such as sound, touch, light, taste, and movement.<\/p><p>Sensory sensitivity in toddlers can show up in different ways. Some may be more reactive to sensory input than expected, while others may actively seek out extra stimulation.<\/p><p>For example, a toddler might:<\/p><ul><li>Cover their ears to everyday noises<\/li><li>Refuse certain clothing textures<\/li><li>Avoid messy play or specific foods<\/li><li>Become overwhelmed in busy environments<\/li><\/ul><p>On the other hand, some children:<\/p><ul><li>Spin, jump, or crash into furniture<\/li><li>Touch everything constantly<\/li><li>Seek intense movement or pressure<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4199633\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hay investigaciones<\/strong><\/a> shows that <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong> are relatively common and can appear in both typical and atypical development.<\/p><h2><strong>Is Sensory Sensitivity in Toddlers a Sign of Autism?<\/strong><\/h2><p>This is often the biggest concern for families. The honest answer is <strong>sometimes, but not always<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Sensory sensitivities <\/strong>can be one of the early <strong>signs of autism in toddlers<\/strong>, especially when it appears alongside:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/blog\/why-isnt-my-toddler-talking-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Delayed speech<\/strong><\/a> or communication<\/li><li>Limited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/blog\/contacto-visual-en-el-autismo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contacto visual<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Repetitive behaviors<\/li><li>Difficulty with social interaction<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10687592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Los estudios<\/strong><\/a> show sensory differences are very common among people with autism and may appear early in development. However, <strong>sensory issues in toddlers alone do not mean autism<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p><p>Many children are showing signs of <strong>sensory sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong> without meeting the criteria for autism. That\u2019s why professionals never rely only on sensory behaviors; they look at the full developmental picture.<\/p><h2><strong>What Are the Most Common Sensory Issues in Toddlers?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd0c806 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd0c806\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf8076f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf8076f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a250325 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a250325\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong> show up during everyday routines: mealtime, bath time, getting dressed, or going out in public.<\/p><p>Here are some of the most common patterns:<\/p><h3><strong>Sound Sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3><p>Your child may cry, cover their ears, or try to escape noisy environments.<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc66c6c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc66c6c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5313cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5313cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1928\" alt=\"What Are the Most Common Sensory Issues in Toddlers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-Are-the-Most-Common-Sensory-Issues-in-Toddlers-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cdf4c9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1cdf4c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Texture Sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3><p>Clothing tags, certain fabrics, or messy play (like finger paint or sand) can feel overwhelming.<\/p><h3><strong>Food Texture Aversions<\/strong><\/h3><p>Some toddlers only eat foods with very specific textures, avoiding soft or mixed foods entirely.<\/p><h3><strong>Movement Seeking<\/strong><\/h3><p>Jumping, spinning, or crashing into objects may be a way to seek sensory input.<\/p><h3><strong>Visual Sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3><p>Bright lights or busy environments can lead to overstimulation.<\/p><p>As explained by the <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/sensory-processing-issues-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Child Mind Institute<\/strong><\/a>, these responses are tied to how a child\u2019s brain processes sensory input, not to behavior or preference alone.<\/p><h2><strong>How Do I Know if My Child Has a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Cuando <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong> begin to interfere with daily life, parents often wonder whether it is sensory processing disorder (SPD).<\/p><p>SPD describes ongoing difficulty responding to sensory input in a way that supports everyday functioning.<\/p><p>Signs may include:<\/p><ul><li>Strong and persistent <strong>sensory sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong><\/li><li>Difficulty with routines like dressing, eating, or sleeping<\/li><li>Big emotional reactions to sensory experiences<\/li><li>Trouble with coordination or transitions<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S175094671400141X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hay investigaciones<\/strong><\/a> shows that sensory processing differences can significantly impact a child\u2019s participation in daily activities. It\u2019s important to remember that SPD can exist <strong>with or without autism<\/strong>, and it requires careful evaluation to understand what\u2019s going on.<\/p><h2><strong>Can a Child Have Sensory Issues Without Being Autistic?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Yes, and this is incredibly important for parents to hear.<\/p><p>Toddlers can have <strong>sensory issues <\/strong>without being on the spectrum. In fact, there\u2019s sensory<strong> sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong> due to:<\/p><ul><li>Natural developmental stages<\/li><li>Personality and temperament<\/li><li>Sensory processing differences<\/li><\/ul><p>Seg\u00fan el programa <a href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/145\/1\/e20193447\/36917\/Identification-Evaluation-and-Management-of?_gl=1*btr79p*_ga*MTQzNDgyNTQ2Ny4xNzc1NzUyNTE3*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NzYxMTE2ODMkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzYxMTE2ODMkajYwJGwwJGgw*_gcl_au*ODI0NzE3OTE3LjE3NzU3NTI1MTY.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3NzYxMTE2ODMkbzMkZzAkdDE3NzYxMTE2ODMkajYwJGwwJGgw?autologincheck=redirected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American Academy of Pediatrics<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>autism diagnosis should always be based on a full developmental evaluation, not a single sign like <strong>sensory sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong>.<\/p><h2><strong>When Should I Seek Professional Help for My Toddler with Sensory Issues?<\/strong><\/h2><p>You don\u2019t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to seek guidance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13bb49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a13bb49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7803c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7803c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747964c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"747964c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1929\" alt=\"signs of autism in toddlers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/signs-of-autism-in-toddlers-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ccdcd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25ccdcd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60955c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60955c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Consider reaching out if:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong> interfere with daily routines<\/li><li>Your child experiences frequent distress<\/li><li>Behaviors are increasing in intensity<\/li><li>You notice additional <strong>signs of autism in toddlers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dd198b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2dd198b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097a036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"097a036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><td><p><strong>Sensory Area<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>What\u2019s Usually Normal<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>What Might Be a Red Flag<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Noise<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Startled by a sudden, very loud bang.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Meltdown or covering ears for normal level conversation.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Touch<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Complaining about a specific &#8216;scratchy&#8217; sweater.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Refusing all clothing; inability to tolerate hair washing or nail clipping.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Movimiento<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Enjoying the playground swings for a few minutes.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Constant &#8220;crashing&#8221; into walls; spinning for long periods without getting dizzy.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Food<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Being a &#8220;picky eater&#8221; who prefers certain snacks.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Extreme gagging or vomiting at the sight\/smell of new textures; very limited diet.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/servicios-del-autismo\/intervencion-temprana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Early support<\/strong><\/a> can bring clarity and peace of mind, regardless of the outcome.<\/p><h2><strong>How Is Autism in Toddlers Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Because <strong>sensory sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong> overlaps with many developmental differences, autism diagnosis is based on a comprehensive evaluation.<\/p><p>This includes:<\/p><ul><li>Developmental screening<\/li><li>Behavioral observation<\/li><li>Parent interviews<\/li><li>Standardized assessments<\/li><\/ul><p>Experts look at patterns across communication, behavior, and social interaction, not just <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong>.<\/p><h2><strong>How ABA Therapy Can Help Children Thrive<\/strong><\/h2><p>If a child is diagnosed with autism, early support can make a meaningful difference.<\/p><p>ABA therapy helps children:<\/p><ul><li>Build communication skills<\/li><li>Improve social interaction<\/li><li>Increase independence<\/li><li>Develop emotional regulation<\/li><\/ul><p>For a child showing signs of <strong>sensory sensitivity in toddlers<\/strong>, ABA therapy can also:<\/p><ul><li>Teach coping strategies for overwhelming environments<\/li><li>Support smoother transitions<\/li><li>Help reduce distress related to sensory input<\/li><\/ul><p>The goal is to help children feel more confident and capable in their everyday lives and to train caregivers to make that possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381fb16 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"381fb16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/servicios-del-autismo\/terapia-aba-para-ninos\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover Child ABA Therapy Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa1d04f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa1d04f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1930\" alt=\"sensory sensitivity in toddlers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sensory-sensitivity-in-toddlers.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6cf2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b6cf2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Dear Parents and Caregivers: You Are Not Alone<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you\u2019re noticing that your child shows signs of <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong>, it\u2019s natural to feel unsure. But keep in mind that these behaviors don\u2019t automatically mean autism.<\/p><p>Some children outgrow sensitivities. Some benefit from support. And some may show additional <strong>signs of autism in toddlers<\/strong> that lead to further evaluation.<\/p><p>What matters most is that you\u2019re paying attention and have the right support with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/sobre-nosotros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a Texas ABA Centers.<\/strong><\/a> We help families understand <strong>sensory issues in toddlers<\/strong>, evaluate developmental concerns, and determine the best next steps for each child.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re unsure what your child\u2019s sensory behaviors mean, you don\u2019t have to figure it out alone.<\/p><p><strong>Schedule a free consultation today<\/strong> to get personalized guidance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/contactanos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>by clicking here<\/strong><\/a> or calling us at <a href=\"tel:+18777715725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(<strong>877) 771-5725<\/strong><\/a>, and learn how ABA therapy can support your child\u2019s growth, confidence, and independence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sensory issues in toddlers can be confusing for parents. 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