Fuller Presentation
- 1. Sensory Processing Disorder Amanda Fuller December 2, 2009
- 2. Overview Define Sensory Processing Disorder Discuss A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., ORT. Recognition of SPD Research What causes SPD? How SPD is diagnosed Proper treatment Can medicine help? Hope for the future of those with SPD
- 3. Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder. The sensory information coming into the brain is misinterpreted. The information can be over-processed, under-processed, or processed with interference.
- 4. A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., OTR SPD was formulated by Dr. Ayres over 50 years ago. Dr. Ayres lead other occupational therapists in developing interventional strategies. She published a book in 1972 that argued that sensory problems were more than just a symptom of other disorders.
- 5. Recognition SPD is not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a legitimate disease. Many health care providers are unaware or unfamiliar with SPD. This can lead to misdiagnosis Child could be prescribed a stimulating drug that has no effect
- 6. Research Some research has been done on SPD, but much more is needed. No official recognition from the American Psychiatric Association Desperately needed research Need of complete coverage for treatment No standardized diagnostic test
- 7. Cause Cause is unknown Is thought to be inherited Other implications Prenatal and birth complications Environmental factors Likely to be the results of a combination of both genetic and environmental factors ?
- 8. Diagnosis Thorough questionnaire is given Includes questions regarding: touch (tactile) hearing (auditory) taste (oral) smell (olfactory) sight (visual) emotional play self-regulation social
- 9. Diagnosis Cont. The doctor reviews the questionnaire Diagnosis is determined Child is sent to be evaluated by an occupational therapist
- 10. Treatment Each child is given their own sensory diet This diet will help balance a child’s senses Designed by the OT to fit each child’s needs
- 11. Treatment Cont. Books Toys
- 12. Can Medicine Help? There is currently no cure and no medication that can aide SPD. With therapy and support from family, a child can eventually learn to alleviate some of the effect of SPD.
- 13. Hope for future It is hoped that with in the next 4 years SPD will be recognized by the APA and more needed research on SPD will be done.