Sensory Processing

Question 1

Sensory Integration

Answer 1

sensory integration is a neurological process that occurs unconciously without us thinking about it like heart beat or breathing

Question 2

Function of the sensory system

Answer 2

give meaning to experiences
helps the brain to sift through information to determine what is important
helps the brain focus on important parts of the environment or interaction

Question 3

Traditional senses integration

Answer 3

5 senses are traditionally defined as sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch.
Sensory integration looks at all the sense which the body must process in order to produce a learning and motor response to function

taste and smell can be inter-related and strong smells can trigger a gustatory response

Question 4

Visual System

Answer 4

visual system is a complex system which integrates information and allows a person to focus and produce an adaptive motor response

Question 5

Auditory system

Answer 5

auditory system is a delicate sensory system which requires lower level neurological functioning and integration into cortical and cognitive function

Question 6

Movement

Answer 6

the sensation of movement is primarily processed through the vestibular system in the brain
vestibular system in the brain is multimodal and smooth functioning results in motor coordination and perception of active versus passive movement

Question 7

Proprioception

Answer 7

the ability to sense the relative positions of body parts without looking or thinking about it

Question 8

What age does the proprioceptive system mature?

Answer 8

around 3 or 4 years

Question 9

Kinesthesia

Answer 9

the awareness of position of the body and movement

Question 10

Wy is the sensory integration important

Answer 10

it allows us to produce an adaptive responses in a wide variety of situations

forms an underlying foundation of academic learning and social behaviors

Question 11

Sensory modulation

Answer 11

the process in which the brain is taking in all of the various types of sensory input and messages and sorting it all out

the ideal end result of sensory modulation is that the brain perceives a just right challenge and produces an adaptive response

Question 12

Why is sensory modulation important

Answer 12

1. tolerate sensation and situations that are challenging
2. Regulate emotions, alertness and increase attention span
   3.Reduce unwanted sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviors
   4.handle transitions with less stress

Question 13

Therapy modification: sensory seeker

Answer 13

incorporate extra sensation within tasks so the need to seek is met within the task rather than detracting from the task

Question 14

Therapy modification: low registration

Answer 14

intensify sensory information, increase sensory system used, provide external supports so client will notice sensory input

Question 15

Therapy modification: sensory avoider

Answer 15

Honor sensitivity but work to broaden scope of sensations so the client can engage in a wider variety of activities

Question 16

Therapy modification: Sensory sensitivity

Answer 16

protect the environment calm within the activity, be aware

Question 17

Sensory processing disorder

Answer 17

Changes in sensory processing occur throughout the lifespan

SPD- typically used more prevalently. with younger clients

a more modern term than sensory integration dysfunction but still relates to the ability of an individual to take in sensory information, prioritize the information and produce an executive response

Question 18

What are the limitations with sensory processing disorder

Answer 18

significantly impacts children
disrupts routine
requires specific interventions
is better supported with carry over from all professionals and families
impacts learning and social relationships