What Is Sensory Modulation?
Modulation refers to the central nervous system’s ability to regulate its own activity. Modulation used in this sense refers to the tendency of the central nervous system to generate responses that are appropriately graded in relation to incoming sensory information, rather than to underreact or overreact to the information. How Do I Recognize a Sensory Seeker? A sensory seeker may be a child who is “on the go”, is a risk taker, has to touch and experience everything, makes noises, gets overly excited with movement, or jumps from activity to activity. How Do I Recognize a Sensory Avoider? A sensory avoider may be a child who avoids crowds, covers his/her ears to filter out noises, is afraid of swings or heights, is a very picky eater, or one who prefers sedentary play. What Test Is Used for a Sensory Integration Evaluation? The Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) is used for children ranging in age from 4 years, 6 months to 8 years, 11 months. What Tests Are Used for Sensory Mod
