Sensory Based Interventions- Background & Theory
Sensory processing is sometimes called "Sensory Integration" or Sensory Modulation is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives, processes, and integrates information coming in from the sensory system in the body. A well functioning sensory system turns stimulus into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Most people know of the 5 senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) but there are actually MORE! Some you may not have heard of are : proprioception, vestibular, and internoception. All of these sensory processes affect how we deal with the world around us and how well we function in our daily lives... especially at school. Learning cannot appropriately occur unless sensory needs are mediated.
When sensory systems are not interpreted, organized, or even recieved and processed appropriately by the brain or the body, it is often called a SPD or "Sensory Processing Disorder" (formerly known as "sensory integration dysfunction"). Neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, relates SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" where some signals stop, some get through, and some are slowed significantly. The next time you are in traffic on the freeway, think about how a person with SPD feels as they try to process and act upon sensory information. Clumsiness, high frustration, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, hyper activity, school failure, and other effects get in the way of learning if sensory interventions are not used with people who experience this disorder.
Here are some sensory ideas for at home:
When sensory systems are not interpreted, organized, or even recieved and processed appropriately by the brain or the body, it is often called a SPD or "Sensory Processing Disorder" (formerly known as "sensory integration dysfunction"). Neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, relates SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" where some signals stop, some get through, and some are slowed significantly. The next time you are in traffic on the freeway, think about how a person with SPD feels as they try to process and act upon sensory information. Clumsiness, high frustration, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, hyper activity, school failure, and other effects get in the way of learning if sensory interventions are not used with people who experience this disorder.
Here are some sensory ideas for at home:
Here are some sensory ideas for the classroom:
Some websites to check out:
http://www.spdfoundation.net/
http://www.sensoryprocessingdisorders.com/sensory-activities.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1G5ssZlVUw
http://sensorysmarts.com/
http://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/child-development/unique-child-equation/temperament/understanding-temperament-sensory-sensitivity/
http://out-of-sync-child.com/
Local Support group in Davis County:
www.easytolove.blogspot.com
Some books to read:
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The Sensory Sensitive Child by Karen A. Smith and Karen Gouze
Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Nancy Peske
Sensory and the Child by Anna Jean Ayres
Disclaimer: Davis School District Related Services (DSD RS) makes no claims, promises, warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this website. The information contained in this website is provided to users for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The transmission or receipt of such information is not intended to create a relationship between any DSD RS provider and the user or browser. Although it is the goal of DSD RS to provide quality information, DSD RS expressly disclaims all liability to any person who, upon reliance on the information provided in this website, takes or fails to take any particular action.
http://www.spdfoundation.net/
http://www.sensoryprocessingdisorders.com/sensory-activities.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1G5ssZlVUw
http://sensorysmarts.com/
http://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/child-development/unique-child-equation/temperament/understanding-temperament-sensory-sensitivity/
http://out-of-sync-child.com/
Local Support group in Davis County:
www.easytolove.blogspot.com
Some books to read:
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The Sensory Sensitive Child by Karen A. Smith and Karen Gouze
Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Nancy Peske
Sensory and the Child by Anna Jean Ayres
Disclaimer: Davis School District Related Services (DSD RS) makes no claims, promises, warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this website. The information contained in this website is provided to users for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The transmission or receipt of such information is not intended to create a relationship between any DSD RS provider and the user or browser. Although it is the goal of DSD RS to provide quality information, DSD RS expressly disclaims all liability to any person who, upon reliance on the information provided in this website, takes or fails to take any particular action.