Introduction to Sensory Processing
Sensory Integration (SI) is the automatic ability to; What is Sensory Receive Processing Disorder (SPD) Process …Also known as… Organise Sensory Integration Respond… difficulties to the sensory information received both internally and externally .
What is Sensory Processing Disorder? ORGANISE PROCESS RESPOND Learn Attend Body Awareness Sensory Input Express feelings (8 Senses) Self control / esteem Co-ordination RECEIVE Self esteem Demonstrate knowledge Interaction Independence Skills Communication
Comorbidity ➢ Pervasive Developmental Disorder / ASC (estimated three-quarters of children with ASC have symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder). ➢ Complex learning difficulties. ➢ Language disorders. ➢ Behavioural disorders / ADHD. ➢ Anxiety disorder / depression. ➢ Attachment disorders (Looked after Children) ➢ Foetal alcohol syndrome. ➢ Varying Genetic Conditions ➢ Downs Syndrome
Sensory Modulation Problems Sensory Sensory Integration Praxis Problems Discrimination and Difficulties Perceptual Problems Vestibular bilateral Functional Problems
Sensory Individuals can be over or under responsive in all the 8 Modulation different senses. Problems… They could even be over responsive in one, and under Problems with sensory responsive in another and in some modulation occur when our cases… brain either over responds to, or under under responds to Over and Under responsive sensory information. within the same sensory system.
Outburts for no apparent reason Sensory Up and down (unpredictable) Modulation Problems Cont…. Cycles of Behaviours The “Seekers” don’t always know when to stop
COVID ID- 19: Routine SENSORY Environment Uncertainty SEEKERS Trying to Under- regulate Responsive and calm Responses can change based on an individuals level of arousal or how well they’re able to self -regulate.
Functions of Behaviour All behaviour is functional in some way. Common functions may include: Gaining of attention • Escape or avoidance • Gaining of preferred activities or objects • Communication • Sensory needs ds • PLEAS ASE E CONSIDER SIDER THAT T FOR R SOME E YOUN UNG G PEOPL PLE E THEY EY END UP ENGAGING GING WITH H A SENSORY RELATED BEHAVIOUR….BUT ….IT WAS ACTUAL ALLY CAUS USED ED BY A DIFFEREN FERENT T FUNCT CTION
What is a Sensory Diet? ➢ An individualised program that is practical, carefully scheduled and based on the concept that controlled sensory input can affect functional abilities. ➢ A sensory diet will vary according to an individuals goals, preferences, resources and limitations. ➢ Aim of a sensory diet is to: Enable the young person to engage with their environment with greater success and ease. ➢ T olerate sensations and situations that are challenging. ➢ Regulate emotions, alertness and increase attention span/ READINESS TO LEARN ➢ Reduce unwanted sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviours. ➢ Handle transitions with less stress. ➢
Sensory Diets: Key Principles ➢ Regular sensory based activities throughout the day. ➢ Some young people may need them every 90min or less! ➢ Do not use as a reward! ➢ Scheduled at key times i.e. first thing in morning, directly before focused learning activities, after toothbrushing, before mealtimes. ➢ Develop a toolbag of strategies then can meet those changing modulation problems.
Just Right Level: - Communication - Cope with unpredictable demands / changes / sensory stimuli - Increased ability to attend /engage - Improved Sleep - Reduced sensitivity
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