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Why and what do we need to know about Sensory processing disorder?
Sevdjihan Eubova, Parashkeva Vitcheva
MBAL-Shumen AD/ Pediatric Unit
Shumen/ BULGARIA
Abstract
Sensory processing disorder or SPD is described like a neurological disorder causing difficulties with processing information from the five senses (vision, auditory, touch, olfaction, and taste), the sense of movement (vestibular system), and/or the positional sense (proprioception). For those with SPD, sensory information is sensed, but perceived abnormally.
SPD is not included in the DSM-IV or in the ICD-10, but the use of the term SPD is increasing by developmental pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and child psychologists. There are many publications and evidences that SPD also can be linked to other conditions such as autism, learning disabilities, or attention deficit disorders. Children with these conditions sometimes present with one or more of the following behaviours: over or under sensitivity to touch and/or movement experiences, easy distractability, clumsiness, trouble organizing themselves and their work, emotional reactivity, trouble learning new skills, low frustration tolerance, and/or difficulty making transitions between activities or situations.
The topic of sensory integration dysfunction remains contentious. Its theoretical basis, its existence as a distinct disorder and the effectiveness of treatment approaches based on the theory are still under debate.
While the scientists argue about SPD, many parents of children with developmental problems search for complementary interventions like sensory integrative therapy. When we aim to build a working relationship with the family members it is important to explain all possibilities to them so they can make an informed choice.
Key words: sensory dysfunction, classification, therapy