What is Sensory Integration Dysfunction (DSI)?
Dysfunction in sensory integration is the “inability to modulate, discriminate, coordinate or organize sensation adaptively” (Lane et al., 2000, p. 2). How efficiently we process sensory information affects our ability to: • discriminate sensory information to obtain precise information from the body and the environment in order to physically interact with people and objects. An accurate body scheme is necessary for motor planning, i.e., being able to plan unfamiliar movements. It involves having the idea of what to do, sequencing the required movements, and executing the movements in a well-timed, coordinated manner. Michael frequently bumps into others and drops items on the way to class because of his poor body scheme. He often hands in crumpled assignments that reflect the challenges of holding a pencil in his hand and making precise movements to achieve legible handwriting. Concentrating on his school work intensely may lead him to fall off his chair. To most people, Michael appea
