Sensory processing disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction, is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses.

Pronunciation

Sen-sor-y Pro-cess-ing Dis-or-der

Etymology

The term "Sensory Processing Disorder" was coined by occupational therapists who observed that certain children with sensory integration dysfunction exhibited difficulties processing sensory information.

Definition

Sensory Processing Disorder is a neurological disorder causing difficulties with processing information from the five classic senses (vision, auditory, touch, olfaction, and taste), the sense of movement (proprioception), and/or the positional sense (vestibular system). People with SPD may be oversensitive or undersensitive to certain sensory stimuli.

Symptoms

Symptoms of SPD can include a lack of coordination, being overwhelmed by sensory information, an extreme response to loud noises or bright lights, and difficulty performing everyday tasks.

Related Terms

• Sensory Integration
• Proprioception
• Vestibular System
• Neurological Disorder
• Occupational Therapy

Treatment

Treatment for SPD typically involves occupational therapy, using a sensory integration approach. Therapists help children with SPD to better process sensory information and to improve their ability to function in daily life.

See Also

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Learning Disabilities

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Sensory processing disorder
• Wikipedia's article - Sensory processing disorder

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