Sensory Integration

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• The brain cannot analyze, organize connect or integrate sensory messages
• Exaggerated responses to non threatening situations
• Cannot balance sensory information appropriately

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Sensory Integration Dysfunction

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the process that represents to the nervous system that something familiar has occurred

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  Habituation

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is the nervous systems mechanism that enhances potentially important stimuli; detects harm or danger in a situation

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Sensitization

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sensation seeking child = poor registration =

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HIGH Neurological Threshold Continuum

Habituation

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sensation avoiding child = sensitivity to stimuli =

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LOW Neurological Threshold Continuum

Sensitization

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SENSATION SEEKING IS THE COMBINATION OF

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HIGH NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY

(Enjoys and generates extra sensory input) Adding spice to already seasoned food

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LOW REGISTRATION IS THE COMBINATION OF

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HIGH NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY

(Notices sensory stimuli much less than others) Doesn’t get the jokes as quick

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SENSATION AVOIDING IS THE COMBINATION OF

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LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY

(Bothered by input more than others) Only will eat familiar foods

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SENSORY SENSITIVITY IS THE COMBINATION OF

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LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF-REGULATION STRATEGY

(Detects more input than others) I am afraid of heights & experiencing discomfort

Question 10

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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

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B. low neurological thresholds and an active self regulation strategy

Question 11

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Types of Sensory Processing Disorders and main characteristics of each

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1. Sensory Modulation Disorder:
   
   • sensory over-responsiveness: aggression, impulsivity, unsocial
   • sensory under responsiveness: doesn’t cry when hurt
2. Sensory Discrimination Disorder: difficulty following directions and gets easily lost
3. Sensory Based Motor Disorder Difficulty learning new motor skills, is clumsy awkward or accident prone

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Can be:

• sensory over-responsiveness: aggression, impulsivity, unsocial OR
• sensory under responsiveness: doesn’t cry when hurt

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Sensory Modulation Disorder

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difficulty following directions and gets easily lost

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Sensory Discrimination Disorder:

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Difficulty learning new motor skills, is clumsy awkward or accident prone

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Sensory Based Motor Disorder

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Sensory Integration Assessment

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• SIPT (Sensory Integration & Praxis Test) only for certified therapist
• STEP-SI (Sensation, Task, Environment, Predictability, Self monitoring & Interactions)
• Sensory Profile

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Cornerstone of sensory-integration intervention

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Proprioceptive Sensations

• vestibular (swings)
• tactile (deep pressure contact)

Question 17

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Weighted Vest vs Compression Vest

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• Both give deep pressure
• Weighted vest gives compression through trunk only, can pull the child down
• Compression vests give deep pressure in multiple directions, does not stress the joints