The under-sensitive infant

The under-sensitive infant can present as either very busy, seeking sensory input, or disengaged with the environment. Your input may include:

• use of voice in a bright, sharp or articulated manner
• brushing or tapping hands/ body in a light, brisk manner
• vestibular input: usually brisker and in the vertical plane
• helping very busy infants to find calm times in an enjoyable context in order to develop interaction and concentration