Sensory Integration Flashcards
Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) - we can’t? But we can? We hypothesize on?
- We cannot observe sensory integration
- We observe behavior
- We hypothesize on theory of neuroscience that integration occurs
What is integration? Highlights? Dynamic process of?
- The brains ability to effectively manage and interpret information in an organized manner
- Highlights sensory processing of information that goes beyond the five senses
- Dynamic process of interactions organizing info externally and internally
What is dysfunction? (3)
- The brain cannot analyze, organize, connect or integrate sensory messages
- Exaggerated responses to non-threatening situations
- Cannot balance sensory information appropriately
What is modulation? (3)
- Balance of integration and dysfunction
- The brains regulation of messages by facilitating or inhibiting responses
- The nervous system responds to some stimuli while ignoring others therefore an adaptive response is performed
What is habituation? Sensitization?
- Habituation – the process that represents to the nervous system that something familiar has occurred
- Sensitization - is the nervous systems mechanism that enhances potentially important stimuli; detects harm or danger in a situation
Behavioral response continuum- neurological threshold continuum - high = ?Acting in accordance with threshold? Acting to counteract threshold?
- habituation
- poor registration
- sensation seeking
Behavioral response continuum- neurological threshold continuum - low = ?Acting in accordance with threshold? Acting to counteract threshold?
- sensitization
- sensitivity to stimuli
- sensation avoiding
What is sensation seeking? Low registration?
1) SENSATION SEEKING IS THE COMBINATION OF HIGH NEUROBIOLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF REGULATION STRATEGY (Enjoys and generates extra sensory input) Adding spice to already seasoned food
2) LOW REGISTRATION IS THE COMBINATION OF HIGH NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF REGULATION STRATEGY (Notices sensory stimuli much less than others) Doesn’t get the jokes as quick
What is sensation avoiding? Sensory sensitivity?
3) SENSATION AVOIDING IS THE COMBINATION OF LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND AN ACTIVE SELF REGULATION STRATEGY (Bothered by input more than others) Only will eat familiar foods
4) SENSORY SENSITIVITY IS THE COMBINATION OF LOW NEUROLOGICAL THRESHOLDS AND A PASSIVE SELF REGULATION STRATEGY (Detects more input than others) I am afraid of heights & experiencing discomfort
4 levels of sensory integration? Ages?
Level 4: Academic Readiness 6 years old
Level 3: Perceptual-Motor 3 years old
Level 2: Foundation of Perceptual Motor (6-24 months) Level 1: Primary Sensory System 2 months old
Level 1 includes? (4)
- Tactile Sense (Touch)
- Vestibular Sense (Balance & Movement)
- Properties Sense (Body Position)
- Visual & Auditory Sense
Level 2 includes? (4)
- Body Perception
- Bilateral Coordination
- Lateralization
- Motor Planning
Level 3 includes? (4)
- Auditory Processing
- Visual Perception
- Eye-Hand/Foot Coordination
- Visual Motor Coordination
Level 4 includes? (4)
- Academic Skills
- Complex Motor Skills
- Regulation of Behavior
- Organized Behavior
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is broken up into what other disoders? (3)
- SMD: Sensory Modulation Disorder
- SDD: Sensory Discrimination Disorder
- SBMD: Sensory Based Motor Disorder
What is SMD? Behavioral characteristics? (7)
- Sensory Over Responsiveness - Aggression
- Impulsivity
- Irritability
- Fussiness
- Unsociable
- Avoids group activities
- Upset by transitions
General Characteristics SMD - Over-Reactiveness to? (8)
- Mud or glue on their hands
- Crawling, walking barefoot on grass or carpet
- Feeling crumbs in or around their mouth
- Having hair, fingernails, or toe nails cut
- Food textures
- Background noises when trying to concentrate
- Playing in swings
- Fragrances from perfume