What is the meaning of sensory processing issues
When a student is over- sensitive or under- sensitive to the world around them
What are the two types of sensory processing disorders?
HYPER SENSITIVITY
HYPO SENSITIVITY
What is the definition of the sensory processing disorder
HYPER SENSITIVITY ?
Becoming over- stimulated… you can decrease the stimulation by use calming strategies.
What is the definition of the sensory processing disorder
HYPO SENSITIVITY?
Becoming under- stimulated… you can increase the stimulation by creating, a sensory riched environment.
Sensory System #1- Olfactory what is it? Plus some tools
Smell- some tools are: Scented stickers, essential oils, scented putty.
Sensory System #2- Visual
what is it? Plus some tools
Sight- some tools are: Light tube, glitter sticks
Sensory System #3- Gustatory
what is it? Plus some tools
Taste- some tools are : chewelry , blow pens
Sensory System # 4- Auditory
what is it? Plus some tools
Hearing- some tools are: headphones, sound puzzles
Sensory System # 5- Tactile
what is it? Plus some tools
Touch- some tools are: moon sand, stress ball
Sensory System # 6- Proprioceptive
what is it? Plus some tools
Body Awareness- some tools are: body sock, massagers
Sensory System # 7- Vestibular
what is it? Plus some tools
Balence- some tools are: exercise balls, swings
These are the three ways that Multi- Sensory Environments can be used for.
> Relaxtion
Stimulation
Development
The ways that relaxtion is used in multi- sensory environments?
To calm and reduce agitation… you use gentle lights, soothing sounds as well relaxing smell and touch.
The ways that stimulation is used in multi- sensory environments?
Stimulate by using exciting visuals, music and sounds, and having textures to explore
The ways that Development is used in multi- sensory environments?
Used as a learning tool to understand cause and effect, color matching. As well the environment is used to teach within.
What is a sensory Diet?
Activities that are scheduled in a child’s day. These are based on the child’s sensory needs.
What is sensory snacking?
Snacks that wake up the sensory System.
What are the types of sensory snacks?
> Crunchy
Salt+ Crunchy
Sour
Spicy
What are some calming sensory snacks?
Food that you eat through straws… Applesauce, Yogurt, Fruit Smoothie.
What are the seven Sensory Systems?
> Olfactory
Visual
Gustatory
Auditory
Tactile
Proprioception
Vestibular