Conditions - Sensory Modulation/ Regulatory disorders Flashcards
name 4 Sensory processing Disorders
- Sensory Modulation Problems
- Sensory Discrimination Problems
- Sensory-Based Motor Problems
- Associated Regulatory and Behavior Problems
Sensory Modulation Problems
How a child regulates his responses to sensation
Over-responsive
Under-responsive
Sensation Seeking
Fluctuate
Sensory Discrimination Problems
How a child may have difficulty in distinguishing one sensation from another
Sensory-based Motor Problems
How a child may position his body in unusual ways and have difficulty in conceiving of an action to do, Planning how to organize and move his body and carry out the plan
Regulatory Disorder
- self Regulatory
- Sleeping
- Eating
- Arousal, Activity level and attention
Self Regulatory
adjusting mood, self-comforting after being hurt or upset
Sleeping
Falling asleep, waking up
Over or underresponsivity-uncomfortable on the bed-pajama, sheet, blanket
Eating
overresponsivity to tactile sensation in the mouse
only crispy or soft food
Arousal, Activity level and attention
Unusually high/low arousal and activity level
Inattention-sensory over or under responsiveness, short attention span
Impulsivity-to get or avoid sensory stimulation.
Regulatory Disorder cooexist with the following 7 regulatory problems concerning social and emotional functioning
Coexisting regulatory problem
Social and emotional functioning
Poor adaptability
Attachment Problem
Frustration
Difficulty with friendships
Poor Communication
Other emotional problem-over sensitive
Academic problem
How is SPD diagnosed?
Diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder usually begins with screening.
Screening may take place at school, in your doctor’s office, or at a private practice clinic.
Depending on screening results, further assessments may be necessary
Sensory Integration Praxis Test
Sensory profile
