SEPTEMBER 2017 The Therapy Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body “Does Your Family Need Help With Sensory Issues? ” Sensory Can Effect Your Whole Family. At Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists We Can Help! The world is a huge, new and complicated, often-times overwhelming experience for all children. Parents are advised to avoid overly loud noises andplaceswithbright,flashing lightsforallchildrenofayoungage,and to introduce these experiences gradually and with caution to ensure that the child isnottotallyoverwhelmedbythesensoryoverload.Forsomechildren, however, thisexperienceofsensoryoverloadhappens inotherwisenormal situations.Chatter inacrowdedroom,abrightcolorofpaint,perhapsafew thingsgoingonatonce inabusyhouseholdbecomesenoughtocompletely overwhelm the child.
When you imagine the amount of sensory information that a child’s mind processes--inmanycontextsforthefirsttime—it isnowonderthatchildren can grow overwhelmed by the different experiences. However, for a child with sensory issues, the experience of being overwhelmed is magnified to unhealthy levels. Sensory issues can manifest in many different ways in young children, creating enhanced sensitivity to light, sound, and even to certain textures. Working with an occupational therapist can help children overcomethese issueswithsensitivity,providingchildrenwiththeopportunity tobettermentallyorganize informationandrespondtoenvironmentalfactors without anxiety or emotional reaction to these external factors. Identifying Sensory Issues All children react differently to unexpected stimuli. Many times, kids will begin to tantrum or will grow anxious as a result of any sudden change, whether it is visual, auditory or textual. For children with sensory issues, the ability to overcome this emotional disturbance is barred by an intense reaction to the sensory stimuli. This is referred to as hypersensitivity, and it can manifest in a series of ways, including: • Dislike of being touched • Fearful in crowds • Reluctant to use playground equipment or toys • Excessive worry about safety concerns, such as being bumped into by another child • Extreme response to loud noises
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