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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers. |
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What Are Common Symptoms Of Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Symptoms vary in range and intensity from person to person. Some symptoms of this disorder are overly sensitive reactions to touch, taste and certain sounds and types of light. Other symptoms are problems with coordination, delays in speech, language and motor skills, and activity levels that are unusually high or low. Slow mental processing and impaired memory are common problems and can lead to low academic performance. Some people experience gravitational insecurity, which can cause unreasonable anxiety when sitting or standing on moving objects. Behaviorally, this disorder can manifest as impulsivity, distractibility, irritability and difficulties with social emotional response and social interaction skills. Who Is A Candidate For This Intervention? Our unique approach to developmental learning is a drug-free, technology-driven program that can be customized for each person. The ISPSM accelerates sensory integration and can improve learning abilities in people of all ages. The Individualized Sensory ProgramSM can benefit individuals who suffer from a variety of disorders. It also can enhance learning abilities in people who may not have been diagnosed but who have difficulty achieving at the same level as their peers. Innovative and relatively new, it is gaining increasing recognition for the quick, tangible results that have been observed in many autistic children who have been through the program. This is a foundational intervention for: Autistic Disorder Dysfunctional Sensory Integration ADD & ADHD Learning & Behavior Problems Asperger’s Disorder Stress-Related Disorders Developmental Language Disorder PDD Dyslexia Tourette’s Disorder Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Visual Impairment Disorder Birth Trauma Performers at Bottom of Age Group Closed Head Brain Injury What Is Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Sensory Integration Dysfunction is a neurological disorder that results in the inefficient integration and organization of sensory input received by the nervous system. This creates an interruption in the ability to assimilate the senses into the learning environment. People who suffer from this disorder live in a world of fractured sensory input and, consequently, often have problems with academic achievement and interpersonal relations. How long does it take to complete? You have two options for the office visit portion. The recommended method is one half-hour session per day for 21 days or an accelerated 11 day program with two half-hour sessions spaces at least three hours apart. Both options are followed by daily in home light therapy sessions for twenty days. The equipment is sent home with the client on loan from the Sensory Center. |