Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives and translates information coming from the outside environment. In other words, sensory processing, also known as sensory integration, is how the body perceives exterior information acting upon it. Upon receiving the information of what’s acting upon it, the body responds mentally, physically, and behaviorally, making the appropriate adjustments. Abnormalities occur when there is a problem interpreting the received outside information. The received information is misinterpreted, causing the individual to either respond improperly or not respond at all. This abnormality is known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and affects one out of every 20 children. However, this disability is not limited to only children. It can affect both children and adults and its severity can range from a mild form to more severe cases that impair daily functioning. Those with SPD may also struggle in various social settings because of their difficulty responding to the environment around them. However, it often goes misdiagnosed, leaving individuals without treatment or therapy- left to try and make sense of the world around them. While the cause of the disorder remains unknown, research points to genetics, birth complications, and even environmental factors as possible causes.
- Bialer, D.S. (2010, March 4). Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual- 5th Edition (DSM-V). Retrieved from http://summit-education.com/dsm-v/spd-and-the-dsm-v-doreit-s-bialer/
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