Sensory Integration

Question 1

What is sensory integration dysfunction?

Answer 1

– When a person has difficulty processing
sensory input

– Dysfunction varies from a specific
sensory system to global sensory
dysfunction

Question 2

What are all of the sensations we regulate and filter? (Basic and also kinesthetic)

Answer 2

• Basic senses:
– Taste
– Smell
– Sight
– Sound 

• The nervous system also senses:
– Touch
– Movement
– Body position and the effect of gravity

Question 3

What occurs as a result of sensory integration disorder?

Answer 3

there may be
problems with learning, development and
behavior

Question 4

Motor planning or praxis

Answer 4

– Involves having an idea about what to do, planning an action and executing an action

– Motor plans rely on using knowledge of past experiences and the sensations that accompany them

Question 5

Signs of Sensory integration disorder

Answer 5

• Hypersensitivity to touch, movement sounds or sights
• Under-reactive to sensory stimulation
• Activity level too high or too low
• Coordination problems
• Delays in speech/language, motor skills or academics
• Poor organization of behavior
• Poor self concept or self esteem

Question 6

What does the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test) assess?

Answer 6

• Visual perception
• Somatosensory processing
• Vestibular processing
• Eye-hand coordination
• Motor planning

Question 7

True or False: A sensory profile is a questionnaire filled out by a caregiver.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false: a SENSORY DIET refers to a specific caloric an nutritional intake that results in optimal sensory integration.

Answer 8

SO FALSE: It is a schedule of activities which assists anindividual in getting ready to undertake
a task