Sensory Processing Brochure
Sensory Processing Brochure
Processing Disorder
Websites for Sensory
Families
(Sensory Integration)
-Originated by A. Jean Ayres PhD, OTR in
https://www.spdstar.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1G5ssZl
Processing
Disorder
the 1960s VUw&feature=youtu.be
-Ayres created a theoretical framework, a set https://childmind.org/article/sensory-
of standardized tests, and an approach for processing-faq/
treatment and identification of sensory https://www.sensorysmarts.com/sensory-
problems in children. checklist.pdf
-SPD is not yet considered as a medical
diagnosis
https://depts.washington.edu/isei/iyc/20.2_du ALSO KNOWN AS SENSORY
nn.pdf INTEGRATION DYSFUNCTION
- No known cause for SPD http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi
- Usually treated initially during childhood ?article=1121&context=ijahsp By: Emily Suzuki
http://www.veipd.org/main/sub_2010-
2011_talks_tuesdays.html
Educational
Considerations
3 Types of SPD: Educational Considerations:
1. Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD) Proactive sensory breaks
-Sensory Over Responsivity
Limited distractions
-Sensory Under Responsivity
Environmental Considerations (hand
-Sensory Craving
2. Sensory Discrimination Disorder fidgets, feet fidgets, etc.)
(SDD)
3. Sensory Based Motor Disorder
(SBMD)
SENSORY M o d u l a t i o n D i s o r d e r
Sensory Over Responsivity Sensory Craving
-Also known as sensory defensiveness Resources
-Unsatisfiable sensory craving often sought
-Quickly and more intensely responds to using maladaptive behaviors
sensory information Densmore, R. (2009). Book Review: Sensory
Processing Disorder: Understanding
RED FLAGS FOR Regulation Disorders of Sensory
RED FLAGS FOR OVER Processing in Children: Management
RESPONSIVITY SENSORY CRAVING
Strategies for Parents and
-Excessive risk taking during play ProfessionalsUnderstanding
-COVERING THEIR EARS, EYES, OR -Likes bashing, thrashing, crashing
NOSE Regulation Disorders of Sensory
-Loud music/sounds Processing in Children: Management
-LOW THRESHOLD FOR ANY
-Irritable when required to stop Strategies for Parents and
SENSATION -Difficult to calm
-INTOLERANCE FOR VARIETIES OF Professionals: ReebyePratibha,
-Intensely physically affectionate StalkerAileen. London (GB),
FOOD TEXTURE -Bold tastes Philadelphia (PA): Jessica Kingsley
-SOCIALLY ISOLATED IN GROUP
SITUATIONS Press; 2008. 160 p. Can$24.95. The
-UPSET BY TRANSITIONS Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 54(9),
645-646.
doi:10.1177/070674370905400911
Sensory Under Responsivity
-Requires more intensity/longer to receive Parham, D., & Mailloux, Z. (2001). Sensory
sensory information Integration. In J. Case-Smith (Ed.),
Occupational therapy for children (pp. 329-
RED FLAGS FOR UNDER 381). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.
RESPONSIVITY
-DOESN’T CRY WHEN HURT
-DOESN’T NOTICE IF SOMEONE
TOUCHES THEM
-UNAWARE OF NEED TO USE
TOILET
-DOESN’T NOTICE STRONG SMELL
-WITHDRAWN, QUIET
-EASILY FATIGUED
-SLOW TO RESPOND TO DIRECTION