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Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Sensory Integration Dysfunction doesn't mean your child has problems
with being
able to sense their surroundings, but rather that once all that
information comes in
they can't seem to organize it (integrate) properly in their brain.
They can actually
translate normal touch, sights, and sounds as being painful! Or to
them, there just
doesn't seem to be enough stimulation, and they constantly seek
movement,
pressure, and sensation.
Sensory Integration is very common with kids on the Autism Spectrum,
but can be
all by itself. We got both in our house. Cosette, who is on the
spectrum, has difficulty
with noisy chaotic places, and needs extra stimulation at times to calm
down, such as
deep pressure. Aja has sensory integration problems all by themselves
and also has
problems with loud noises, bright lights, some textures and is
constantly seeking
sensory stimulation.
"Spin me, Daddy." "Upside down, Daddy." "Again!" and
again and well, you get the idea.
Both girls have "unusual" eating habits. Cosette can't seem to sense
what is in her mouth,
so she has to "overload" every time she takes a bite. Aja, what little
she can eat, will take
the smallest bites for a while, and then she reaches that point and
starts spitting the food
out. That's it, she is done.
Cosette constantly walks on her toes and I don't honestly think she
could walk flat-footed
now if her life depended on it. Aja will literally scream if the TV is
too loud, but that kid
can fall off the couch - smack on her head - and not miss a beat.
Amazing.
There are many other ways that this dysfuntion can be seen in kids. For
more information
check out the article here on Sensory
Integration.
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