Sensory processing is the ability to take in information through the senses, combine it with information and memories stored in the brain, and use this information to interact with the world around us.
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Sensory processing disorder occurs when the brain receives too much or too little sensory information it needs to do its job effectively.
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INDICATORS OF SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER
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• Over or under sensitive to touch, sights, sounds, tastes, or textures in mouth
• Activity level that is unusually high or unusually low
• Easily distracted
• Physical clumsiness or apparent carelessness
• Social and/or emotional problems
• Impulsive, lacking in self control
• Inability to unwind or calm self
• Delays in speech/language/auditory
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SENSORY PROCESSING INTERVENTION:
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• Led by trained pediatric occupational therapists
• Playful activities involving vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile input to enhance sensory processing and body-brain integration.
• Increases the child's ability to process complex sensory information.
• Provides a "Just Right" challenge to children to enhance learning and motivation.
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"Sensory Processing Therapy is active and creative! It's exciting to see children challenge themselves as they gain confidence and improve skills as a result of SI intervention"
-Kristy Phelps, OTR
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