Sensory (Winnie Dunn)

Question 1

in a person with TBI, how should u touch them?

Answer 1

use deep pressure and joint compression bc its very organizing to the CNS, light touch provides more of an overall generalized arousal that can be very disruptive.

Question 2

what is sensory integration

Answer 2

emphasizes engaging in therapeutic activities to change the child’s skills and abilities so the child can participate
>how can we fix the kid

Question 3

sensory processing

Answer 3

emphasizes adjusting context and making life accessible for the person, like curb cuts, the disability belongs to the community and not only the person.
>how can we modify the activity or surroundings to make it easier for the kid on the belief that ur sensory processing patterns don’t change
>focuses on the person in their life, not in the clinic

Question 4

briefly describe the 4 types of sensory ppl?

Answer 4

Sensors- rach, like things their way, nice and neat and controlled, planners, etc.
avoiders- try to just avoid too much stimuli
seekers- always always wanting more and more stimuli!
bystanders- me, dont really worry about much, dont get too worked up, get lost, loose things, don’t notice things

Question 5

high threshold, passive activation

Answer 5

bystander, registration

Question 6

low threshold, passive activation

Answer 6

sensor, sensitivity

Question 7

high threshold, active activation

Answer 7

seeker

Question 8

low threshold, active activation

Answer 8

avoider