Re: sensory integration deficit - what is it?

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I think SI is a lot of different things to a lot of people.

Before we found out that was hearing impared, an OT at Speech therapy

told us that has SID Sensory Integration Disfunction ( please

understand that this was the same group of therapist's that never asked for a

hearing test) anyway being the desperate mom that I was, with way to little

knowledge, I agreed to heva the OT work with my daughter.

Well, she spun on a tire swing which, we think caused more hearing

loss because it effected the inner ear fluid. It was MAJOR DISASTOR.

Anyway, I think all people with sensory deficits, hearing loss, have sensory

problems. But I think Sensory Integration is for children that do not have

hearing loss but still have sensory problems. Mabye sensitive hearing? ect.

Sheri

[Guest guest]

So, in simple terms, what is Sensory Integration?

Re: sensory integration deficit - what is it?

> I think SI is a lot of different things to a lot of people.

> Before we found out that was hearing impared, an OT at Speech

therapy

> told us that has SID Sensory Integration Disfunction ( please

> understand that this was the same group of therapist's that never asked

for a

> hearing test) anyway being the desperate mom that I was, with way to

little

> knowledge, I agreed to heva the OT work with my daughter.

>

> Well, she spun on a tire swing which, we think caused more hearing

> loss because it effected the inner ear fluid. It was MAJOR DISASTOR.

>

> Anyway, I think all people with sensory deficits, hearing loss, have

sensory

> problems. But I think Sensory Integration is for children that do not

have

> hearing loss but still have sensory problems. Mabye sensitive hearing?

ect.

> Sheri

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> There were

> some recent postings about the book so maybe someone will jump in with more

> info.

Sensory Integration stuff, as well as info on the book can be found here:

http://www.listen-up.org/si.htm

Hugs,

Kay

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/1/01 1:21:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,

randie_chubin@... writes:

> My son is a picky eater, is very sesitive to loud noises (trucks, sirens),

> is sensitive to foreigner's voices, is extremely ticklish, and likes extra

> stimulation to his skin. His issues are considered mild.

> Randie

>

>

>

>

Steph is like all the above except for stimulation to the skin. but she is a

very picky eater (does not like meat)! And hates loud noises !

suki

[Guest guest]

Sensory Integration is how children process and react to all the sensory

inputs in one's life. For example, distracted by noises, or needing extra

noises to tune in. Or some people have problems with textures, foods,

smells, soft or hard touches.

My son is a picky eater, is very sesitive to loud noises (trucks, sirens),

is sensitive to foreigner's voices, is extremely ticklish, and likes extra

stimulation to his skin. His issues are considered mild.

Randie

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With Sensory Integration, some people also love to spin or strongly hate it.

Some people seem to need extra inputs- like spinning.

Randie

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[Guest guest]

> Steph is like all the above except for stimulation to the skin. but she

is a

> very picky eater (does not like meat)! And hates loud noises !

My son is also negatively affected by loud noises. Even though he has

sensory integration issues, I believe that this is more directly related to

the hearing loss--perhaps someone with more knowledge can jump in here but I

remember reading about a phenomenon called " recruitment " on the Listen Up

site.

Carol

[Guest guest]

Hmmmm, you both describe common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Not to panic now, may just be something to look into. That's why they call it a

spectrum, because the range of abillities is so large.

Janet