Sensory Integration Flashcards
SI
- The brain cannot analyze, organize connect or integrate sensory messages
- Exaggerated responses to non threatening situations
- Cannot balance sensory information appropriately
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
SI
the process that represents to the nervous system that something familiar has occurred
Habituation
SI
is the nervous systems mechanism that enhances potentially important stimuli; detects harm or danger in a situation
Sensitization
SI
sensation seeking child = poor registration =
HIGH Neurological Threshold Continuum
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Habituation
SI
sensation avoiding child = sensitivity to stimuli =
LOW Neurological Threshold Continuum
Sensitization
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SI
SENSATION SEEKING IS THE COMBINATION OF
HIGH NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY
(Enjoys and generates extra sensory input) Adding spice to already seasoned food
SI
LOW REGISTRATION IS THE COMBINATION OF
HIGH NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY
(Notices sensory stimuli much less than others) Doesn’t get the jokes as quick
SI
SENSATION AVOIDING IS THE COMBINATION OF
LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY
(Bothered by input more than others) Only will eat familiar foods
SI
SENSORY SENSITIVITY IS THE COMBINATION OF
LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY
(Detects more input than others) I am afraid of heights & experiencing discomfort
SI
pop quiz: sensation avoiding is the combination of:
A. low neurological thresholds and a passive self regulation strategy
B. low neurological thresholds and an active self regulation strategy
C. high neurological thresholds and a passive self regulation strategy
D. high neurobiological thresholds and an active self regulation strategy
B. low neurological thresholds and an active self regulation strategy
SI
Types of Sensory Processing Disorders and main characteristics of each
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Sensory Modulation Disorder:
- sensory over-responsiveness: aggression, impulsivity, unsocial
- sensory under responsiveness: doesn’t cry when hurt
- Sensory Discrimination Disorder: difficulty following directions and gets easily lost
- Sensory Based Motor Disorder Difficulty learning new motor skills, is clumsy awkward or accident prone
SI
Can be:
- sensory over-responsiveness: aggression, impulsivity, unsocial OR
- sensory under responsiveness: doesn’t cry when hurt
Sensory Modulation Disorder
SI
difficulty following directions and gets easily lost
Sensory Discrimination Disorder:
SI
Difficulty learning new motor skills, is clumsy awkward or accident prone
Sensory Based Motor Disorder
SI
Sensory Integration Assessment
- SIPT (Sensory Integration & Praxis Test) only for certified therapist
- STEP-SI (Sensation, Task, Environment, Predictability, Self monitoring & Interactions)
- Sensory Profile