Models of sensory Processing

Question 1

Models of sensory processing

Answer 1

Ayer’s Sensory Integration
DeGangi
Willbarger
Dunn

Question 2

Ayer’s sensory Integration

Answer 2

Tactile
Vestibular
Proprioceptive 
- these systems needs to be properly integrated for the individual to form adaptive responses
-Poor integration can result in inability of nervous system to organize leading to 
           gravitational insecurity
           Postural instability
           Oculomotor dysfunction
           Oral motor difficulties

Question 3

DeGangi

Answer 3

Infants and toddlers

- Infant/ toddler symptom checklist

Question 4

Willbarger

Answer 4

Addresses sensory defensiveness

-Deep pressure using surgical brush every 90 minutes to 2 hours throughout the day followed by joint compressions

Question 5

Deep Pressure

Answer 5

in hands arms, back, legs, feet every 90 minutes-2hours

Joint compressions - legs, arms , trunk

Question 6

Dunn

Answer 6

Four quadrants

intersection of neurological threshold continuum and behavioral response/self regulation continuum

Question 7

Sensory sensitivity

Answer 7

Organize available stimuli and eliminate irrelevant input, decrease intensity of available sensation especially competing stimuli

Question 8

Sensory avoiding

Answer 8

reduce amount of sensation
reduce intensity of sensation
Increase predictability
Increase familiarity
Establish routines

Question 9

Low registration

Answer 9

Enhance relevant stimuli

-helps individual to notice what they need to notice

Question 10

Sensation seeker

Answer 10

• give opportunities to explore and take control of environment
• may need to explore and take control of environment
• may need frequent breaks
• want to be involved in more stimuli e.g. bipolar