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
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition affecting how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. Individuals with SPD may have difficulty organizing and interpreting sensory input, leading to atypical reactions or responses to various stimuli. This can impact their ability to engage in everyday activities, including household chores. Creating … Read more
The following statement reflects the position of the University of Southern California, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Western Psychological Services (USC/WPS) in partnership, regarding the guidelines for minimum qualifications needed for the use of the sensory integrative frame of reference in therapeutic practice. This statement is intended to promote uniformly high standards … 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
Sensory processing (sometimes called “sensory integration” or SI) is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a hamburger, riding a bicycle, or reading a book, your successful completion of the activity requires processing … Read more