Sensory Processing Disorder
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Definition:
Children with sensory processing disorder have difficulty processing information from the sense and responding appropriately to that information. SPD is a neurological “traffic jam” that prevents certain parts of the brain from receiving the information needed to interpret sensory information correctly.
No specific code for SPD - HEARING DISABILITY (ECS: Code 30; Grades 1–12: Code 55) VISUAL DISABILITY (ECS: Code 30; Grades 1–12: Code 56) |
Characteristics/Behaviours:
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Sensory rooms have specific sensory equipment and activities tailored to individuals’ needs in order to calm them down or heighten their senses.
For Pure Relaxation:
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What can I do in the classroom?
Resources/Links:
Strategies - eMentalHealth: http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Alberta/Sensory-Processing-Problems/index.php?m=article&ID=8890 Accommadations and Activities: http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/problem-behavior-in-the-classroom.html Sensory Toy & Tool Ideas: http://www.thejennyevolution.com/ultimate-christmas-sensory-gifts-guide/ Therapy into Play: http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-integration-activities.html Kid Sense: http://www.childdevelopment.com.au/sound-awareness/182 Others - SPD Foundation: http://www.spdfoundation.net/about-sensory-processing-disorder/ Myhealthalberta: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=te7831& Sensational Kids: http://sensationalkidsot.com.au/home/sensory-processing/ |