Sensory Integration And Sensory Processing

The first level of integration occurs when the five major sensory systems are stimulated adequately and their impulses travel from the receptors to the brain. Integration primarily occurs within the vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile systems at

The term sensation is used when referencing the process of sensing the environment through taste, touch, sound, smell, and sight (Goldstein, 2014). Moreover, it is the process that occurs once the sensory receptor experiences stimulation, which in turn produces nerve impulses that are sent to the brain to be processed in its raw form, then perception comes into play (Goldstein, 2014). Perception is used to describe the way people interpret these sensations and tries to make sense of everything around them on a daily basis. Perception is the occurrences of the brain

Some of the senses that are vital during the growth of the child are: hearing, vision, smelling and tasting, ability to speak and feeling pain; they are the basic improvements in the child’s mental growth, they help the child in the perception of the general occurrences in the world around the child. After the child have developed the basic senses to the major aspects of life that is when they will be able to develop permanent images of objects even if they are not there at the moment. The sensorimotor nerves of a child develops as the child make primitive movements, these improves the reflex response of a child (Piaget, & Inhelder, 2010).

The above points also shows the roles of “nature” and “nurture” with regard to the interpretation and evaluation of sensory data

Though our sensory organs may be working fine, environmental influences may distort our interpretation of the data the organ is sending to us. For example, we could look down a street and not see anyone and think it is safe to walk down that street, but someone could be behind a tree or other object. We do not always interpret sensory data correctly no matter what sensory organ we are using. That is the most important reason we should be aware that we may not always rely on sensory information. Our senses are who we are, without them we are left to isolation and our ability to think and learn due to lack of experience. Senses are our connection from the physical world into the realm of our mind. “There is nothing in the mind unless it is first in the senses” (Kirby &

How Outside Stimuli are affected by the Five SensesAP1 ProjectShelby HardenSo, many things use the 5 senses. Each sense controls something different. Without having one of the five senses, can turn your whole life around. Treasure them all. Each function provokes every step you take in life. Outside stimuli can be received by the five senses which are sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Sight is very important to everyday life. Light waves off an object is what lets us see. The brain connects the light wave to memories or what it might be associated with, which then allows us to precept what the object is. This process happens so fast, you never see it coming. The stimuli you get from seeing is the colors the make an object and projects feelings. Sound is precious.

There are five common senses that are discussed and learned from an early age: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. The I-function, the conscious part of the brain, is very aware of these senses. It voluntarily checks information obtained by these senses in order to experience the environment, and also when a strong enough stimuli has signaled attention to these specific receptors. There are other equally important sensory systems set up that are essential for normal body functioning, but these are not so easily recognized by the I-function because the nervous system keeps the input unconscious.

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

Sensory Integration Disorder was a more personal video detailing the discussion between what appears to be a mother and her daughter. The daughter has multiple sensory related issues. While this can be common to have reactions to many different types of stimuli it is also common to have sensitivity to one type. Sensory integration disorder creates a traffic jam type of issue in the brain when receiving different stimuli and they are interpreted incorrectly (STAR, 2016)). An example for this young girl is

“Sensory processing, (sometimes referred to as “sensory integration” or SI) is a term that describes the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses, and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses,” (“Sensory processing disorder foundation,” 2014). No matter the task we are fulfilling: eating lunch, sitting in a classroom, or walking around at the mall, there is some type of sensation involved. Be it the taste of our food, the sound of people walking by, or the bright lights of a classroom, we are surrounded by sensory stimulation. “Sensory Processing Disorder, (SPD) is a condition that exists when sensory signals do not get organized into appropriate responses,” (“Sensory processing disorder foundation,” 2014). Occupational therapist and developmental psychologist, Dr. Anna Jean Ayres (1920-1989), Ph.D., OTR, was the first to use the term sensory integration dysfunction in 1963 and described it as, “The neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment,” (Ayres, 1972). It is sometimes referred to as a neurological “traffic jam” preventing specific parts of the brain from receiving the sufficient information they need to respond to stimulus in the environment.

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3 VISUAL SENSORY SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 4 AUDITORY, TACTILE AND VESTIBULAR SYSTEM...................................................... 6 COGNITION........................................................................................................... 8 DECISION MAKING................................................................................................ 9 DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS................................................................................... 10 ANTHROPOMETRY AND WORKSPACE DESIGN ..................................................... 11

Sensation and perception are tested in infants through the senses sight, sound, taste, smell, touch and pain.