Sensory Motor Model Flashcards
What is sensory integration
Ability of the CNS to take in sensation from multiple sources at the same time ,filter and organize the sensory info in order to discern meaning then use this info to generate an adaptive response
What is the goal of SI intervention
Improvement in CNS processing specifically the production of an adaptive response and not towards isolated skill development
Lorna king observe in adults with schizophrenia
Poor muscle tone, dislike movement, lack of response to vestibular input, under active vestibular system, decreased sense of pleasure, activities need to be non-cortical and pleasurable (don’t have to think about it)
What is the sensory motor model
Directed toward an adolescent or adult population identified as having CNS dysfunction, typically having a behavior and performance problems and often having psychiatric diagnoses
problems with processing sensation into normal fluid movement, which in turn relates to impoverished body language, confidence, and task and social behavior
restorative approach in which it is expected that something in the person will change as a consequence of the therapeutic intervention
