A powerpoint on Sensory Disorder that displays facts, statistics and accommodations within the classroom.

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3. What is Sensory Disorder?
 Formally known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
 Sensory Processing disorder is when parts of the brain have
trouble receiving and responding to the information needed to
interpret sensory (hearing, seeing, touch, smell, taste, and
movement) information correctly.
 The body “feels” the stimuli correctly, but the mind “interprets
“ the stimuli incorrectly
 A. Jean Ayres, Occupational Therapist and Neuroscientist
referenced it as a “traffic jam”.

4. Background Information
 Sensory Processing Disorder was defined by Anna Jean Ayres in the
1960’s.
 Was excluded in the fifth edition of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual)in December 2012.
 73% - Males
 Only published statistic from Dr. Lucy Jane Miller , reported a minimum
of 1 in 20 children have Sensory Processing Disorder.
 Commonly associated with other disorders.

5. Theories on the Disruption of Sensory Processing
Prenatal/Birth:
Complications during delivery
Infections or Illnesses from mother
Pre-term
Wrapping of the cord
Childhood:
Chronic Ear Infections
Allergies/Asthma
Serious Injuries/Illnesses
Jaundice
Colic
Abuse
No interaction in the environment

6. Healthbeat: Sensory processing disorder | abc7chicago.com

8. Overlapping with other Disorders

9. Modifications in the Classroom
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Offer Choices
Consistency
Use Eye Contact, as well as facial expression
Sensory diet
Walking – Taking strolls with an aide during specific intervals
Brushing – A technique that is taught by their OT to brush themselves
with a deep touch pressure (this is to be done in the bathroom stalls for
joint compressions.)
Listening to Calming music – using the ipod
Fidgeting with objects – Give a child a ball to squeeze.
Special place in line and seating in the classroom.
Monitor the tone and volume of voice
Conscious of body language
The most important one is, as a teacher, you must accommodate based
on how they respond. Each child with a sensory processing disorder is
different.

10. References
http://
www.slideshare.net/kruprecht/sensory-processing-disorders-ppt-with-voice-16166263
http://www.spdfoundation.net/about-sensory-processing-disorder.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_processing_disorder
http://www.thespiralfoundation.org/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet%20for%20MDs%20PDF.pdf
Healthbeat: Sensory processing disorder | abc7chicago.com
http://sensorysmarts.com/working_with_schools.html