A senior nurse is one of the most noble occupations one can have, allowing them to care for older people in their vulnerable moments. A common disorder you’ll encounter in this field is sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder patients have a brain condition that affects how they process sensory information. SPD patients may have … Read more
As the field of sensory integration (SI) has matured and researchers have learned more about this condition, many people have realized that it is time to clarify the terminology. Although occupational therapists (OTs) usually understand one another when using the term “sensory integration dysfunction” (sometimes abbreviated DSI), physicians and other health professionals without familiarity with … Read more
When extended family, teachers, neighbors, other parents, and service providers ask you what Sensory Processing Disorder is, the following are research-supported statements you can make. Sensory Processing Disorder is a complex disorder of the brain that affects developing children and adults. Parent surveys, clinical assessments, and laboratory protocols exist to identify children with SPD. At … Read more
When two disorders co-exist in one person, the phenomenon is known as “comorbidity.” The SPD Foundation has sponsored and conducted a number of studies into the comorbidity of SPD with other common childhood disorders such as ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders including Asperger’s, Fragile X Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other diagnoses. SPD and ADHD SPD and … Read more
Infants and toddlers Problems eating or sleeping Refuses to go to anyone but me Irritable when being dressed; uncomfortable in clothes Rarely plays with toys Resists cuddling, arches away when held Cannot calm self Floppy or stiff body, motor delays Pre-schoolers Over-sensitive to touch, noises, smells, other people Difficulty making friends Difficulty dressing, eating, sleeping, … Read more