Sensory integration dysfunction is a condition that encompasses a wide range of symptoms that result from reactions to normal stimuli. These symptoms include tension, stress, anger or even violence. The nervous system may be over or under sensitive to the stimulation. Any or all of the senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste may be affected to various degrees. This condition can be disabling for many individuals. This lens presents information about sensory integratin dysfunction.
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- Autism in the Christian Home
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- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- What is sensory integration dysfunction? This sensory processing disorder involves improper neurological interpretation of sensory information resulting in inappropriate behavior.
- Stimming
- Stimming is repetitive stereotypic behavior. Stimming is common in autism and is also found in other developmental disabilities.
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapy for autism can help sensory integration dysfunction and dysgraphia. This autism therapy is extremely beneficial for most anyone on the autism spectrum.
- Sensory Diet
- What is a sensory diet? A sensory diet helps to modulate and improve the nervous system for individuals with sensory integration dysfunction.
- The Listening Program
- The Listening Program (TLP) has significantly helped my children with Asperger%uFFFDs Syndrome, PDD-NOS, ADHD, CAPD, and Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
- Sound Health
- What is Sound Health? The Sound Health Series is a unique collection of classical music arrangements that provide valuable stimulation to your brain and enhance your life.
- Music for Babies
- Can you help brain development with Music for Babies? The Music for Babies collection can improve intellectual potential.
- Music Therapy
- Can music therapy be beneficial for individuals with autism? Music therapy is athe application of music for the improvement of a variety of developmental disabilities.
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding
- How does therapeutic horseback riding help autism? Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) is simply horseback riding lessons for individuals with disabilities.
- Hippotherapy
- How can hippotherapy help autism? Hippotherapy is a form of equine therapy in which the therapist uses the horse as a therapeutic tool.
- Weighted Blanket
- How does a weighted blanket help individuals with autism? A weighted blanket provides secure pressure that many individuals with autism need in order to slepp well.
- Weighted Lap Pad
- What do you do with a weighted lap pad for your child with autism or ADHD? A weighted lap pad helps children remain comfortably seated for longer periods.
- Weighted Neck Wrap
- What is a weighted neck wrap and why would you want one (or more!)? A weighted neck wrap can ease neck tension and improve concentration.
- Weighted Vest
- Where do you find a custom weighted vest? A weighted vest provides appropriate proprioception needed for optimal learning.
- Wilbarger Technique
- What is the Wilbarger Technique? The Wilbarger Technique uses a surgical scrub brush to provide tactile inputs and joint compressions to provide proprioception inputs for individuals with autism.
Treatment
Treatment involves discovering your sensory diet and then providing the correct sensory diet for various situations and symptoms. The sensory diet works to organize the neurological system. The books listed on this lens will help you find your optimal sensory diet. Occupational therapists may also help to facilitate this process. This diet may involve jumping on trampolines, using pilates balls, BOSU, and stretching exercises with therabands.
My Favorite Books
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World
Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 07/20/2008)
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
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The Out-of-Sync Child has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
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Mini-Trampolines
GoFit GF-36TRAMP Little Jump Aerobic 36" Trampoline
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Pilates Balls, Bands and Tubing
Thera-Band Exercise Balls
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Thera-Band Exercise Bands - Latex Bands - 6 Yards
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Thera-Band Exercise Tubing - Latex Tubing
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- Music Therapy
- Music therapy is useful for various forms of central auditory processing disorders as well as sensory integration dysfunction including auditory hyper- and hypo- sensitivities. It has been used successfully by those individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum
- Dysgraphia
- Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder causing handwriting problems incuding inappropriately sized and spaced letters, wrong words, and odd spelling. The condition may be improved by retraining the brain and body with proper therapy and exercises.
- Social Stories
- Individuals on the autism spectrum often have difficulty determining the correct action in a given social situation. Social stories have been found to be extremely helpful for these individuals. Social stories are brief narratives from the perspective of the child that describe a situation, provide
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