W12 L2: Sensory Approaches

Question 1

What is sensory modulation?

Answer 1

Changing the way you feel and function by using your senses

Question 2

Purpose of sensory modulation

Answer 2

Promote and optimise feelings of safety, confidence, pleasure, self regulation

Question 3

Benefits of sensory modulation

Answer 3

• Fast
• Easy
• Little to no cognitive input
• Does not interfere with other tasks
• Doesn’t require talking

Question 4

Rules of sensory modulation

Answer 4

CCCAAS

• Client driven
• Clinical reasoning
• Calming first
• Appropriate
• ADL & regular activities
• Safety first

Question 5

Assessments for sensory modulation

Answer 5

• Sensory profile
• Observation
• Sensory exploration

Question 6

Interventions for sensory modulation

Answer 6

• Sensory exploration
• Sensory rooms
• Sensory kit

Question 7

3 types of modulation

Answer 7

• Calming
• Alerting
• Altering

Question 8

What can sensory modulation be used to do?

Answer 8

• Ground
• Soothe, calm
• Alert
• Increase pleasure

Question 9

What do OTs use sensory modulation to do?

Answer 9

1. Build rapport
2. Promote doing
3. Promote recovery
   - increase self-management and mastery
4. Adopt trauma informed care
   - increase feelings of safety

Question 10

When to use sensory modulation

Answer 10

• Anxiety & panic
• Childhood trauma
• Dementia
• Problematic substance use
• PTSD
• Self harm
• Shame
• Intellectual disability

Question 11

MOHO in sensory modulation

Answer 11

1. Volition
   - Looks at values, interests & personal causation
   - Using sensory approaches to enhance volition - use of appropriate and meaningful activities
2. Habituation
   - Building a sensory skill set to promote positive habits
   - Use of sensory diet to promote habits (used in morning to wake up, at night to sleep, to stay alert)
3. Performance capacity
   - Physical and mental capabilities
   - Can change the way a person feels and functions - more alert, etc. therefore improved function