Definition
A neurological disorder that exists when sensory signals do not get organized into appropriate responses; it results from the brain’s inability to integrate, process, and respond to certain information received from the body’s five basic sensory systems.
A person with sensory processing disorder finds it difficult to process and act upon information received through the senses, which creates challenges in performing countless everyday tasks.
Motor clumsiness, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, school failure, and other impacts may result if the disorder is not treated effectively.
1 in 20 children are affected by SPD somehow.
About 1 in 6 children with SPD experiences sensory symptoms that may be significant enough to affect aspects of everyday life functions.
Symptoms
Neurological disorganization occurs in three different ways:
The brain does not receive messages due to a disconnection in the neuron cells
Sensory messages are received inconsistently
Or sensory messages are consistency, but do not connect properly with other sensory messages
There are a wide range of symptoms. These may include social, cognitive, visual, speech, touch, and movement symptoms.
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist.html
Signs of SPD
Over sensitivity to touch, movement, sights, or sounds
Under reactivity to touch, movement, sights, or sounds
Specific learning difficulties/ delays in academic achievement
Difficulty in making transitions from one situation to another
Tendency to be easily distracted/ limited attention control
Activity level that is unusually high or unusually low
Social and/or emotional problems
Difficulty learning new movements
Delays in speech, language, or motor skills
Physical clumsiness or apparent carelessness
Implusiveness, lacking in self-control
Inability to unwind or calm self
Poor self concept/ body awareness
Treatment
Fun, play-based intervention that takes place in a sensory-rich environment
Occupational therapy
Listening therapy
A combination of various treatments greatly benefits the child with SPD
Families that are involved with the treatment has shown effective
Links
http://www.spdfoundation.net/index.html
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist.html
http://www.brighttots.com/sensory_integration
