What is Sensory Integration Dysfunction/Disorder?
Sensory Integration Dysfunction is the inability of the brain to correctly process information brought in by the senses. Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID/DSI) or sensory processing deficits can come in many different forms. No two children will be affected in the same ways. SID/DSI was first noticed in children with autism or who had autistic traits, but is also seen in children with other disabilities such as cerebral palsy or ADD/ADHD or can be present by itself. Children can have mild, moderate or severe SI deficits. SID/DSI is treatable with therapy by an occupational therapist who is trained in SI. Children with SID/DSI can be either hyposensitive or hypersensitive to outside stimuli. For example a child who is hyposensitive to touch will constantly be bumping into things seeking extra stimulation, or have high pain tolerance while the hypersensitive child will avoid being touched or touching things when at all possible, including sensitivity to clothing. SID/DSI can also incl
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