Sensory integration dysfunction

In addition to an Expressive/ Receptive Language Disorder, Amanda is also presenting with a Sensory Integration Disorder (SID), now commonly referred to Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Her symptoms include hyperarousal to visual and auditory stimuli. A Diagnosis of SID entails problems associated with the interpretation of any form of sensory input. A Difficulty processing normal sensory stimuli can affect the normal development of children and with certain degrees of severity relate to language and literacy disorders. In school-age children, for example, hypersensitivities may result in difficulties concentrating, as well as have an impact on their socialization skills (Nelson, 2010, p. 174). Amanda may have difficulties avoiding distractions,…

It can also provide a social outlet that may otherwise be difficult for the patient to engage in. However, it stands to reason that with Sensory Integration Therapy used as the only therapy treatment, a child improves at a given task simply due to practice, whereas with IM or iLS he or she is able to complete a series of unrelated new commands on the grounds that the neural pathways in the brain have changed. When combining these home programs along with OT, there is a vast improvement in the…

Introduction Several learning disabilities exhibit symptoms that are very similar to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). These disorders affect sensory perception. One is Audio Processing Disorder (APD), another is Visual Processing Disorder (VPD), and the third is Sensory Processing Disorder (VPD). This paper defines these four disorders, explores commonalities among symptoms, and offers suggestions of accommodations that could help in a classroom where multiples of these…

many of his clothes have buttons so it is probable he will learn this skill once he starts wearing more clothing that has buttons. Another fine motor skill that Paxton has not mastered is brushing his teeth by himself. He has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder that affects his senses of touch and hearing. At a younger age, it also affected his vision; he was hypersensitive to light, which required him to wear sunglasses outdoors. He no longer needs the sunglasses, but his…

These strategies were appropriate eye contact, initiating joint play, describing their own or other children’s play while expanding on utterances. The trained peers were asked to incorporate the strategies during activities in class. The study took place over 2 consecutive years. The First year, included 18 children: 12 of those with disabilities and 6 typically developing children. The second year, consisted of 19 children: 12 children with disabilities and 7 typically developing children. The…

General Information: Emma is 5 year old girl currently attending Mrs. Engel’s early childhood afternoon classroom. A re-evaluation was requested in order to gather additional information in preparation for her transition into Kindergarten. Emma currently received direct occupational therapy services. Per chart review Emma received early intervention services through the Indiana First Step program prior to attending the Early Childhood program. Summary of Procedures: Emma was evaluated…

Linguistic Innateness theory emphasizes on the notion that language, or “universal grammar,” is innate and is executed through a language acquisition device (LAD) we are all born with (Wolf Nelson, pg. 59-60, 2010). Although the location of this device it is not specified in which area of the brain it is, it in within us. It assists us in acquiring and executing certain aspects language and, if it is damaged, there can be a dysfunction in communication, including being unable to understand the…

Parent Directed Sensory Based Intervention Occupational Therapy is one of the leading treatment choices by families that have children whom are afflicted with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the most formative treatments used by occupational therapist to combat ASD is sensory integration. This treatment is used when a child with ASD exhibits hypo or hypersensitivity to sensory input from their surroundings. Along with sensory integration, occupational therapists are trying a new family…

A toddler lacks proper social skills. A child screams and fusses uncontrollably until handed his mother’s IPhone. A teen gets hit by a car walking through a street texting. Two boys obsessed with a video game kill 12 students in a high school shooting. These are not the only cases; many of today’s tragic events derive from a lack of social understanding of others, which is learned at a young age. Our childhoods are a critical time and serve as the foundation for the rest of our lives. Recent…

If and when diagnosis is correctly done, a person suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder can start treatment for their conditions. Contrary to popular belief, the treatments in place to help patients with SPD is greatly flawed. According the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (2015), treatment for SPD in children is often treated through occupational therapy, which tends to focus on identifying and eliminating any perceived barriers that prevent patients from being active participants…