Sensory Processing Flashcards
daily tasks that become challenging with SPD
fine motor (dressing, grooming), gross motor, oral motor/feeding, communication, relationships
4 components of sensory integration cycle
- sensory input
- integration
- adaptive response
- feedback
systems that contribute to sensory input
tactile, proprioception, vestibular, olfaction, smell, vision, auditory
what is sensory integration?
the organizing of sensory input, screening appropriate stimuli, attaching meaning to input
input provided by DCML pathway
light touch, pressure, proprioception
input provided by ALS pathway
pain & temperature
what are three types of sensory modulation disorder?
over-responsivity
under-responsivity
sensory seeking/craving
what are signs of hypersensitivity of the ALS pathways?
– tactile defensiveness
– pulls away from touch
– difficulty with ADLs
– clothing preferences
– avoids messy things
what are consequences of hypersensitivity of the ALS pathways
– anxiety, fear, flight
– emotional outbursts
– feeding problems
– difficulty bonding
– social, play, academic delays
What are signs of hypersensitivity of DCML pathways?
not generally a problem
what are signs of vestibular modulation disorders?
gravitational insecurity
aversive responses to movement
postural insecurity
what are signs of gravitational insecurity?
- fear of movement
- hangs with teacher during recess
- poor otolith processing
how would vital signs generally be affected by hyper/hyposensitivity
hyper = increased
hypo = decreased
consequences of hyposensitivity
lethargy, poor arousal, unmotivated, unaware of safety, dangerous seeking behaviors
what are signs of hyposensitivity?
- handling/touching objects
- invade personal space
- unaware of injury
- poor fine motor skills
- feeding problems
- social, self-care, play, academic delays
