1take information through our senses, organize and understand it, and produce a meaningful response
sensory processing
2what are the 8 senses
sight
hearing
olfactory
gustatory
touch
proprioception
vestibular
interoception
3neurophysiologic condition, previously identified as sensory integrative dysfunction
sensorty processing disorder
4what is the etiology (cause) of sensory processing disorder
No specific known cause
- heredity
- prenatal conditions
- perinatal conditions
- environmental factors
51 in __ in the general population have sensory processing disorder
20
6what percentage of school aged children have sensory processing disorder
5-16 percent
7what are some common co-diagnoses for sensory processing disorder
ADHD
ASD
giftedness
Fragile X
8is there a formal DSM diagnosis for sensory processing disorder
what does this cause
no likely causes under reporting
9what are the signs and symptoms of sensory processing disorder
- Mismatch between input and output related to sensory information
- Difficulty with gross and fine motor skills
- Impact on function
- Patterns and subtypes
10how is sensory processing disorder diagnosed
- Behavioral measures most commonly used to “diagnose”
- Effect on occupational performance and adaptive behavior
11what treatment is usually recommended for sensory processing disorder
OT
12will sensory processing disorder resolve with age
o We do not have evidence to support this.
o We DO learn to adapt and compensate.
o May worsen if unidentifiedntreated.
13where might you work with someone with sensory processing disorder
any setting
14what are the considerations for someone with sensory processing disorder
safety