Sensory Disorders

Another social and communication disorder is Asperger syndrome, this is characterised by the following; the individual may have difficulties in social interactions, a restricted range of interests, repetitive behaviours and also they may have a delay in motor development. This may be shown in the individual 's clumsiness or uncoordinated movements, however, those with Asperger 's syndrome don’t have significant delays in both language and cognitive development. There are a number of different symptoms of Asperger 's yet it is unlikely that they would all be present in one person. Each

As with autism, people with dyspraxia may be over- or under-senstive to certain sensory stimuli.

Auditory Processing Disorders, also known as Central Processing Disorders, are difficulties in the processing of auditory information in the central nervous system. The definition for an Auditory Processing Disorder is frequently changing and evolving. According to ASHA standards in 2005, a “central processing disorder refers to difficulties in the perceptual processing of auditory information in the central nervous system and the neurobiological activity that underlies the processing and gives rise to the electrophysiological auditory potentials (ASHA 2005).” Recent evidence has declared auditory processing disorders to be a legitimate clinical disorder resulting from confirmation of the link between well-defined lesions of the central nervous system and deficits on behavioral and electrophysiological central auditory measures (Musiek, F. Journal of American Academy of Audiology). An individual is likely to perform normally in tests including clicks and tones, rather than speech. There is a significant difference between the receptors for audition and speech processing. It is imperative that these disorders are diagnosed and treated early in a child’s development to eliminate developmental negative consequences.

This chapter reviews research collected that is related to the phenomenon of sensory processing disorder. The growing number of sensory processing deficits reported, as well as the frequency in which therapists use sensory based interventions requires a more complete understanding of the intricacies of evidence supporting the use of sensory based interventions. Each of the six studies reviewed in this chapter varies in rigor, design, and construct definition thus producing mixed results. The information is a microcosm of the current landscape of research related to sensory processing disorder.

Individuals with a sensory loss need effective positive communication in their life in order to maintain their mental wellbeing and improve their health and emotional state. It's important for the individual to feel that they can still participate and contribute in the decision making process, having choices and control in how they live their lives whilst still allowing individuals to retain their personal dignity by having informed choices in the way they are cared for and supported. This helps individuals to cope with their sensory loss and enables them to feel included which helps to build their self esteem and confidence and contributes to a better quality of life. For individuals with sensory loss ,communication is vital that in order

• Refuses to speak in those situations for longer than 1 month, not including the first

Sensory integration (SID), modulation (SMD), or as it is most commonly known as sensory processing disorders (SPD), is a dysfunction in how the nervous system obtains information from the senses and turns them into inappropriate responses that interfere with daily activities. As of 2013, up to three million children were said to be affected with SPD. However the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has yet to include SPD into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). APA “argued that sensory problems are likely to be symptoms of other recognized development disorders, such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity

Children with CP may experience decreased sensation or a limited understanding of how the brain interprets what it sees. Occupational therapists may plan and implement sensory-perceptual-motor (SPM) training for children with CP who have sensory impairments so that they learn to take in, understand, plan and produce organized behavior. The SPM training improves the daily, functional abilities of people with CP. Occupational therapists may also use verbal instructions and supplementary visual input, such as visual cues, to help children with CP learn and carry out activities.

Once we learned about SPD and a little on how it could affect a child’s everyday life, we wanted to know what that meant to an occupational therapist and how

Senses play a vital role in our lives. The five senses we take for granted, taste, sight, hearing, touch, and smell. What is simple for us, can be overwhelming to those with autism. In this week study we learned about (SPD) Sensory Process Disorder. “Difficulty in the way the brain takes in organizes and use sensory information, causing a person to have problems interacting effectively in the environment” (Kranowitz, 2005). A child with SPD have problems with processing information. When consulting with the family, there are many ways to accommodate a child’s sensory issue needs for the home. First we must create a safe and welcoming environment. We must make the house safe, removing all objects and items that will cause hurt and harm. Somethings

Joanni appears to have intact vestibular processing. Joanni demonstrates inadequate proprioceptive and tactile awareness in the hands and fingers as evidence by his inability to appropriately latch his zipper or ability to manipulate other small objects when doing fine motor activities. Proprioception is the way receptors in our joints perceive muscle movements and it is important because those receptors allow us to coordinate movements. The Tactile system works through receptors in our skin which provide us with information about temperature, pressure, touch, and pain. One of the most important functions of the tactile system is to help alert us of danger in our environment A delay in processing this information may impact a person with fine

Some individuals with ASD engage in an extra amount of movement experiences, which include running and pacing. The individual may not feel them self, as other individuals do and that is when the individual is more likely to take part in activities with movement. Examples of "movement seeker's" behavior can be related to spinning, rocking, and twirling on swings. The individual may enjoy swinging at the park for long periods of time as well. Additionally, "movement seekers" tend to go down slides repetitively because of the fast pace and "going forward" motion. This motion could also be viewed at an amusement park or when the individual is tossed in the air, swing, tickled, and chased. Overall, "movement seeker" individuals

School age kids with dyspraxia suffer from poor coordination, immature speech which is slow and difficult to understand. Even the most basic skills like printing, tying shoes and completing

A Sensory motor disorder is a condition in which the brains ability to receive and respond to information that is integrated through the sense is compromised. Those affected by sensory system disorders are usually oversensitive to stimuli in their environment. In the case of Bernie, he portrays hypersensitivity to sound and visual stimulate secondary to Sensory System Disorder.

Do you ever sit and wonder if your child could have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Well I did and turns out my two-year-old daughter does. She was just diagnosed about a month ago and it's been a learning curve ever since my husband and I found out. SPD is a disorder of the brain where sensory input like touch, sight, sound, smell is received, but is then poorly interpreted due to her own personal receptors. Kids with SPD often "over-feel" or "under-feel" noises, sounds, smells, and sensations. Experts now believe that up to 13% of children may have Sensory Processing Disorder. “It affects up to 16 percent of school-age children in the United States. SPD is common in children who have autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it also affects a surprising number of other young children” (K. Zelman, 2014)