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Introduction to Sensory Processing

What is Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD)

…Also known as…

Sensory Integration difficulties

Sensory Integration (SI) is the automatic ability to; Receive Process Organise Respond…

to the sensory information received both

internally and externally.

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Sensory Input (8 Senses) Learn Attend Body Awareness Express feelings Self control / esteem Co-ordination Self esteem Demonstrate knowledge Interaction Independence Skills Communication

RECEIVE PROCESS ORGANISE RESPOND

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 Integration Difficulties

Sensory Modulation Problems

Sensory Discrimination and Perceptual Problems

Vestibular bilateral Functional Problems

Praxis Problems

Sensory Modulation Problems…

Problems with sensory modulation occur when our brain either over responds to, or under

under responds to

sensory information.

Individuals can be over or

under responsive in all the 8

different senses. They could even be over responsive in one, and under responsive in another and in some cases…

Over and Under responsive within the same sensory system.

Sensory Modulation Problems Cont….

Outburts for no apparent reason Up and down (unpredictable) Cycles of Behaviours The “Seekers” don’t always know when to stop

SENSORY SEEKERS

Under- Responsive Trying to regulate and calm

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Routine Environment Uncertainty 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

• lerate 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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