Sensory Processing Disorder Analysis

Sensory therapy uses everyday objects to arouse one or more of the five-senses (hearing, smell, taste, and touch) in order to evoke positive outcomes of feelings (Gilbert, 2001). The use of sensory stimulation can improve an

Sensory processing is considered a theory and very subjective. So to answer the question is sensory processing disorder a real diagnosis depends on who is asked and how the question is asked. Many parents and Occupational Therapist believe that sensory processing disorder is a real condition. However, many professionals refute sensory processing as a disorder in isolation. Sensory processing disorder has had few setbacks the last couple of years. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that pediatricians not use sensory processing disorder as a diagnosis because there no evidence that supported it has a separate disorder. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that some individual’s experience sensory processing difficulties. This was followed by the expert committee’s decision to not included sensory processing disorder in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). It can take years to get a diagnosis in the DSM. Therefore, there is hope that sensory processing disorder will be included in the next edition of DSM. Among professionals, there is an agreement that some individuals have sensory difficulties. However, the disagreement

“The second level of integration is reached when the three basic sensations – tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive – are integrated into body percept, coordination of the two sides of the body, motor planning, activity level, attention span, and emotional stability (Ayres, 2005:54). Although Kianah’s vestibular system is processing input efficiently, her tactile and proprioceptive systems are poorly integrated leading to inefficient somatosensory processing. This leads to several other difficulties and forms the underlying basis for her somatodyspraxia.

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.

We may not like loud noises, so we avoid crowds and clubs, or have textures issues, so we avoid slimy or squishy food, all without therapy. Our flight, fight, or freeze responses are our defense system again the unknown, but sensory processing treatment work on changing that response. With all of materials I compiled, I am in agreement that sensory processing disorder is the next “it” diagnosis for children. I do believe that children with Autism, ADHD, ADD, and Down Syndrome struggle with processing sensory information. However, there is no proof that sensory processing difficulties are not a byproduct or syndrome of the disability. More research is necessary in order to determine how and why sensory processing occurs and affects daily life. The goal for all educators is to provide students with the best education

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.

I learned quite a bit from taking the senses challenge on the BBC's website. The test is designed to challenge each of the five senses: Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. The challenge was more difficult than I thought it was going to be. I only got 12 of the 20 questions right on the test. I did not realize how many different things there were that affected the senses.

The actions that should be taken if there are concerns about onset of sensory loss or change in sensory status as follows.

De la Marche, Steyaert, and Noens acknowledged the work of previous researchers by using Dunn’s model of sensory processing as well as the Sensory Profile (SP) questionnaire. Dunn’s model establishes 4 sensory quadrants – Low Registration (high threshold, passive reaction) Sensation Seeing (high threshold, active reaction), Sensory Sensitivity (low threshold, passive reaction), an Sensory Avoidance (low threshold, active reaction). In addition, the acknowledgement of Kern et al as well as Leekam, Nieto, Libby, Wing, and Gould concluded that over time sensory processing changes. While genetics of ASD is estimated to 90%, it is a challenge to prove through causal genetic or chromosomal abnormalities. Therefore, the

A sensory stimulation environment should have opportunities to stimulate as many of the senses as possible; however,

Synesthesia is a condition in which a typical sensory experience is stimulated and accompanied by an additional sensory experience. Over sixty variations of the condition are documented, with an estimated 4.4% of the population experiencing at least one form of it. Each person’s sensory associations are unique, even within one type of synesthesia, and the associations are typically stable through time (Dutton, 2015).

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a term used to describe the way the nervous system receives and interprets senses, which in turn translates to appropriate behavioral or motor responses. An individual with SPD has difficulties organizing sensory responses and transitioning these responses appropriately. By not receiving appropriate sensory information a person with SPD may have difficulties performing daily tasks. As with other disorders sensory processing disorder has a wide range of severity within a spectrum. Although many may have occasional difficulties processing sensory information, individuals with SPD are chronic that create continual obstacles of various daily tasks. In fact, research suggests that over 90% of

Wow this weeks assignment on using props is fascinating. It would have been nice to have had a shield as a child and into my teenage years. ALthough i grew up with loving parents. There were issues. My parents were extremely critical, and out of all my siblings I am the most sensitive. Over the years I have toughened up, but it has not been easy. I know they meant well for the most part, but it was their words, tone and delivery. What I could've done with a shield back then. Oh well.

Voluntary and involuntary reactions to intense sensory stimulation provide a gateway to investigate underlying psychophysiological processes in the brain such as attention, motor planning, and fear conditioning. Yet, little attention has been paid to how time varying fluctuations in brain excitability affect these reactions. Using a combination of classic psychophysiological techniques and novel neuromodulatory techniques, this project seeks to provide greater understanding of how the dynamic changes occurring in the brain shape the manifestation of voluntary and involuntary responses. This fundamental knowledge will have important implications across many fields, including cognitive neuroscience, sports science, and applied

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.