Sensory Processing and Integration Flashcards
How many areas does our sensory system consist of?
seven areas (eight if interoception counted)
Our sensory system and all of its areas work in a ___________ feedback loop to regulate and make sense of sensory information in order to function
continuous
define sensory integration
the brain’s ability to organize sensory input for use in functional behaviors
it is vital that physical therapists understand how _______________ and ____________ affects movement in order to achieve optimal outcomes for every area of practice
sensory processing and integration
T/F: motor skills develop independently of sensory experiences and perception
false; sensory drives motor
What is another name for emotions? Is the sensory perception connected with this system?
limbic system; Yes this system is connected to sensory
sensory based interventions vs sensory integration framework
sensory-based interventions work on individual deficits in systems while sensory integration is addressing stimuli
“Leaning” might be a result of deficits in your ____________ system because the body is looking for more sensory information
proprioception
Using too much or too little pressure (when holding a pencil for example) might be a result of deficits in your __________ system
proprioception
What does the vestibular spinal tract have an impact on?
generating our general muscle tone
Difficulties in processing ____________ information can result in low muscle tone, uncoordination, toe walking, poor balance, and decreased trunk rotation
vestibular
tactile definition
ability to discriminate touch through the skin
Children with poor _________ discrimination can have difficulty with fine motor skills including handwriting
tactile
a child with ___________ dysfunction / misinterpretation might be hypersensitive to unexpected touch
tactile
Children with __________ difficulties may be sensitive to the sunlight, avoid visual attention, or hesitate to go on stairs
visual
