scholarly journals How Does a Child with Sensory Processing Problems Play?

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeryl Benson ◽  
Meghana Nicka ◽  
Perri Stern
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Naturalistic Environment ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Processing Deficits

The occupation of play during one’s childhood years serves as a foundation for the development of future occupations in an individual’s life. By understanding a child’s extant play skills and deficits, one may then provide the necessary interventions needed to promote development and successful growth into new occupations. The purpose of this paper was to understand how a child with sensory processing deficits plays in a naturalistic environment. The findings revealed an interplay between the child’s underlying sensory processing deficits and his play skills and behaviors. Increased understanding of how a child with sensory processing deficits plays will provide information for other occupational therapists and help in the treatment of children with similar deficits.

scholarly journals Interprofessional Collaboration between Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists with Children who have Sensory Processing Deficits

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Kruszynski ◽  
Jackie Leeseberg ◽  
Tommy Loranger ◽  
Courtney O'Keeffe ◽  
Haley Pfafman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The United States ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Processing Deficits ◽  
Speech Therapists

Introduction Background: Occupational therapists (OT) and speech-language pathologists (SLP) are unique within their skills. Both professions work closely together in a collaborative manner to improve child and family outcomes. Purpose:The aim of this study is to develop evidence based interprofessional educational modules to improve outcomes between occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists when working with a child who demonstrates sensory processing disorder. Aim of the study: 1.Understand the impact of interprofessional collaboration OTs and SLPs when working with a child with sensory processing deficits 2.Understand the influence of educating SLPs on sensory processing 3.Demonstrate the Methodology Research Design: Mixed Methods Study using Pre-test Post-test and Qualitative Method Initial stage of study: 5 Speech Language Pathologists to determine Face Validity and 5 Occupational Therapists to determine Content Validity. Results Phase 1: Complete Phase 2: Recruitment is to begin September 2018 Phase 3: Recruitment to begin Spring 2019 Conclusions Conclusion to be determined upon Phase 2 CompletionImplications for practice: In this study, we have sought to demonstrate the value of interprofessional collaboration between occupational therapy and speech therapy graduate students treating sensory processing issues in pediatric clients. There is a growing body of research emphasizing sensory processing as an important component of human behavior, affecting health care practices and increasing among children in the United States (Dunn, 2007). Individuals with sensory processing challenges, mostly children, can experience disruptions to their daily routines, decreased participation at home and school, and attention issues that cause challenges during speech therapy sessions and that may hinder treatment outcomes. Our study has aimed to increase the body of knowledge pertaining to sensory processing challenges in relation to speech therapy specifically, such as ways that speech therapists can identify sensory processing challenges among their pediatric clients and make necessary referrals for occupational therapy services to increase therapy outcomes, as well as to demonstrate effective collaboration and interprofessional education practices between  occupational therapists and speech therapists to be furthered by future research. 

scholarly journals A Survey of Occupational Therapists on a New Tool for Sensory Processing

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Caroline J. Mills ◽  
Elisabeth Michail ◽  
Rosalind A. Bye
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Planning Tool ◽  
Processing Differences ◽  
Further Development

Occupational therapy is the leading profession with regard to supporting children who experience difficulties with occupations as a result of sensory processing differences. However, there are mixed reports with regard to the efficacy of various sensory interventions and approaches, leaving little clear guidance for occupational therapists supporting children with these difficulties. The Sensory Form is a planning tool developed in 2017 to guide occupational therapists in their professional reasoning for assessment and intervention of sensory processing differences. To date, no research has been conducted on its use. Researchers introduced the tool to 20 occupational therapists with relevant experience and conducted an online survey of their perceptions about The Sensory Form. Findings were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. Therapists reported that they found the tool acceptable for use, described key strengths and weaknesses of The Sensory Form, and outlined changes to improve the tool. The Sensory Form may have an application in guiding the practice of therapists supporting children with sensory processing differences. Further development of associated resources may be warranted.

The Effect of the Electronic Auditory Stimulation Effect Application (EASe app) With Individuals 11 to 27 Years of Age With Sensory Processing Deficits

2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 6911515233p1
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Burch ◽  
Jennifer Allison ◽  
David L. Cook ◽  
Nicole Wolkow ◽  
Jessica Stockton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Processing Deficits

scholarly journals Hyperactivation balances sensory processing deficits during mood induction in schizophrenia

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Dyck ◽  
James Loughead ◽  
Ruben C. Gur ◽  
Frank Schneider ◽  
Klaus Mathiak
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Mood Induction ◽  
Processing Deficits

Parenting Stress and Sensory Processing: Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Jirikowic ◽  
Heather Carmichael Olson ◽  
Susan Astley
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Fetal Alcohol ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Processing Deficits ◽  
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum

Sensory processing differences are reported in a high proportion of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), but how these problems impact caregiver burden has not been investigated. Linear regression was used to examine the association between parenting stress and problems in sensory processing, along with other child and family characteristics, among 52 children aged 5 to 12 years with FASD. Participants also had clinically significant problem behaviors. Higher levels of child-related parenting stress were moderately correlated with more parent-reported sensory processing problems ( r = −.60). Regression findings revealed that parent-reported problems in children's behavior regulation, an aspect of executive function, and sensory processing deficits were the strongest predictors of child-related parenting stress, together accounting for 62% of variance. Children's sensory processing deficits and executive function impairments affect the parent—child system and should be central considerations when developing family-centered supports for children with FASD.

scholarly journals Dissecting the cellular contributions to early visual sensory processing deficits in schizophrenia using the VESPA evoked response

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 256-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmund C. Lalor ◽  
Sherlyn Yeap ◽  
Richard B. Reilly ◽  
Barak A. Pearlmutter ◽  
John J. Foxe
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Evoked Response ◽  
Processing Deficits

scholarly journals Neuroligin-deficient mutants of C. elegans have sensory processing deficits and are hypersensitive to oxidative stress and mercury toxicity

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 366-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Hunter ◽  
G. P. Mullen ◽  
J. R. McManus ◽  
J. M. Heatherly ◽  
A. Duke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Mercury Toxicity ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Processing Deficits

A Comparison of the Play Skills of Normal Boys and Boys with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction

1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita C. Bundy
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Normal Group ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
The Mean

Occupational therapists often assume that children with sensory integrative (SI) dysfunction also have play deficits. However, occupational therapy literature suggests that some children with SI dysfunction may compensate for their deficits and be able to play in an age-appropriate fashion. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether the mean scores on the Preschool Play Scale (PPS) of a group of young boys with SI dysfunction were significantly lower than those of a group of their normal peers. Sixty-one boys between the ages of 54 and 82 months (normal group, n = 30; group with SI dysfunction, n = 31) were the subjects for this study. The group with SI dysfunction scored significantly lower than the normal boys on four of five PPS scores. However, many of the boys with SI dysfunction obtained normal PPS scores. This suggests that therapists should routinely assess the play skills of young children referred to them for SI evaluation.

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