How Do You Cope With Sensory Integration Disorder From PS2?
According to the KidPower website, Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) is the “inability of the brain to correctly process information brought in by the senses.” Such processing deficiencies may worsen because of gaming systems such as the PlayStation 2 (PS2). Here are a few ways to reduce the effects of SID. Recognize the signs of SID. These may include hypersensitivity to touch, hyposensitivity to touch (unresponsive), poor tactile perception and discrimination, over- or under-responses to movement and sound, poor muscle tone and coordination, sensory seeking behaviors (the child seeks out experiences which excite the senses), overly picky eating habits, or difficulty regulating social, emotional or play activities. Most children do not exhibit all these symptomss. Seek a diagnosis from a doctor for SID. Act on his or her referral to a therapist who specializes in SID. Toss the PS2. Parents, if your child exhibits problems because of a video game system, the answer is simple: get rid
