Sensory Integration

Question 1

What are the 7 sensory areas?

Answer 1

1. Sight
2. Smell
3. Touch
4. Taste
5. Hearing
6. Vestibular (perception of movements)
7. Proprioception (perception of our bodies)

Question 2

4 levels of sensory integration

Answer 2

1. Primary sensory systems (by 2 mths)
2. Perceptual motor foundations (by 1 yr)
3. Perceptual motor skills (by 3 yrs)
4. Academic readiness (by 6 yrs)

Question 3

key components of sensory integration dysfunction

Answer 3

Frequency
Duration
Intensity

Question 4

Registration vs Modulation

Answer 4

Registration: initial recognition of a stimuli
Modulation: sensory information and how it’s dealt with once into the system

Question 5

Types of SI Dysfunction

Answer 5

Hypersensitive: avoider
Hyposensitive: seeker
Fluctuating: changes throughout day
Mixed: hyper/hypo situationally (Apraxic)

Question 6

Implications for Speech and Language

Answer 6

well-integrated system = vehicle for nonverbal expression
auditory/visual
Central Auditory Processing Disorders
motor control/planning for speech
writing/reading probs
disordered language
pitch/intonation
oral issues

Question 7

Supports

Answer 7

Tactile: finger paints, firm touch, brushing, fidget ball
Visual: dim lights, reduce distractions, games, Eye Spy
Oral: chewing, copy silly faces, allow snacks, blow/suck
Smell: alerting/calming scents, guess smells, new tastes
Auditory: calming music, eliminate noises, prep for loud noises
Vestibular: movement breaks, calming movements, balance activities
Proprioceptive: weighted vest, swimming, obstacle course