Charlie is a 10-year-old boy who will eat only mashed foods, does not like noises (e.g., he gets upset when the phone rings), and has difficulty sitting during meals. Charlie's parents report that he does not like new clothes and cannot wear jeans. What type of sensory integrative problem does Charlie have?

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Charlie's difficulties with food textures and sensitivity to noise suggest that he may have sensory modulation problems, meaning his body over- or under-reacts to sensory input in a way that interferes with daily activities. His dislike of new clothes and jeans may also suggest tactile sensitivities. While these symptoms could potentially be related to other sensory integrative problems, such as problems with sensory discrimination and perception or vestibular-proprioceptive functions, sensory modulation problems seem most likely given the information provided. There is no information provided to suggest that Charlie has dyspraxia.

Charlie Is a 10-Year-Old Boy Who Will Eat Only Mashed