Sensory Across the Lifespan and Settings Flashcards
Signs in Infants
Decreased soothing
crying over sounds and lights
not responsding to input
not exploring
Difficulties during diaper changes
Finger splaying and strong moro reflex
Intervention for infants
infant massage
change the environment
swaddle
crawl on uneven surfaces
swinging/ rocking
What other lens may be used for infants
pediatricians
educating the parents
Things to observe in infants
how much time is spent in supported equipment
look at positioning and movements
how much crawling do they do
Signs in toddlers
picky eating
dressing difficulties
difficulties with bath time
don’t like hands to be dirty
extreme exploring- always on the go
increased focus on visuals
stimming
difficulties during nap time
difficulties with transitions
Interventions for toddlers
food chaining
safe exploration
want to increase prop: ex.) full wagon, push tricycle, climb up small areas
what two sensory systems do toddlers get a lot of input in?
vestibular and tactile
Signs in Adolescence
Risk takers
Athletics
Specific dressing patterns
Isolate from others
Making and keeping friends is difficult
Picky eating
Difficulty focusing (leads to decrease in academic function)
Fidgety in seat
poor hygiene
Intervention in Adolescence
education on strategies
running/ going to the gym
Fidget toys
yoga
want to increase interoception os that they can recognize what their body needs
Sit on yoga ball
alter school schedule to accommodate to needs (Ex.) gym class in middle of day to get input)
What is unique about sensory in adulthood?
If there are challenges they are normally figured out or they have habits that help already
intervention in adulthood
change walking path to increase prop
increase exercise routines
collab and educate on what individual can do
combine prop, vestibular and tactile
Explore strategies to see what works bestty
typical jobs for sensory seekers
construction
landscape/outdoors
gym teacher
nursing
Environmental changes in the NICU
Decrease auditory, lighting and interruptions
Skin to skin
infant massage
positioning
PROM
Rocking and swinging
What threshold level are infants normally at in the NICU
Over-reposonsive
Coaching in the NICU
Staff and caregivers
positioning
Reading infants cues
voice
movements
How does aging influence sensory systems
decreased taste, vision, hearing, smell
vestibular system decreases leading to fall
reciece decreased amount of proprioception
Dementia Care
Sensory modulation programs
TuoS
Sensory based assessments
sensory motor activities
sensory diets
environmental modifcations and enhancements
caregiver education
Sensory motor activities
ats and crafts
listening to music
exercise
social events
getting animals
weaving, sorting, folding
self-care
sensory based modalities
clinical aroma therapy
expressive art
light therapy
pet therapy
weighted modalities
brushing or tapping techniques
Modifying environments for dementia care
empowering environments
homelike environments
sensory rooms, carts and kits
