Sensory Integration, Attention and Learning - Tactile Integration PAMELA CURLEE

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Thank you for your interest in learning the Masgutova Method of Tactile Integration. Late Registration fees (10%) begin in 14 days! (The class is 3 weeks later - June 6,7.) If you have any questions about the class or the location please don't hesitate to email or call. I am happy to help you in anyway you need!http://masgutovamethod.com/events/76/mnri-tactile-integration?c=1 Sisler985-789-0886Sensory Integration, Attention

and Learningby Dana Nicholls OTR/L and Peggy Syvertson M.A.Attention problems may be the result of many underlying factors. The diagnoses of ADD or ADHD and the use of drugs for treatment is not the only option for someone who has difficulty paying attention. Learning and paying attention is dependent upon the ability to integrate and organize information from our senses. Everyone knows the five basic senses; seeing, hearing, taste, smell and touch. But

there are other senses that are not as familiar including the sense of movement (vestibular), and sense of muscle awareness (proprioception). Unorganized sensory input creates a traffic jam in our brain making it difficult to pay attention and learn. To be successful learners, our senses must work together in an organized manner. This is known as sensory integration. The foundation for sensory integration is the organization of tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular input. A person diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, due to their difficulty paying attention, may in fact have an immature nervous system causing sensory integration dysfunction. This makes it difficult for him/her to filter out nonessential information, background noises or visual distraction and focus on what is essential. The relationship between sensory integration, learning and attention will be discussed below.Tactile sense is our ability to learn from our environment through our sense of touch. This includes knowing how heavy, smooth, rough, big or small an object is just by holding it. In addition, this sense has a protective component which causes us to pull our hand away from a hot stove. Tactile integration is important for the development of body awareness, fine motor skills, motor planning and being comfortable with touch. Examples of unorganized processing of tactile input may be seen as someone who has trouble in crowds, pulls away from hugs, is bothered by certain clothes or foods, or has to touch everything. If someone is attending to the tags in their clothes or the seams in their socks, they

are not able to focus on what you are saying; they are not ready to learn.Vestibular sense provides information related to movement and head position. The vestibular sense is important for development of balance, coordination, eye control, attention, being secure with movement, emotional security and some aspects of language development.Disorganized processing of vestibular input may be seen when someone has difficulty with attention, coordination, following directions, reading (keeping eyes focused on the page or board) or eye-hand coordination. Disorganization may also be seen in someone who is constantly in motion, has an extreme fear of movement,

or is described as an overly sensitive, lazy or sedentary person. Immature language skills can often be the reason a child is initially referred for therapy, but the language delay may be the result of immature sensory processing.Proprioception is our ability to know where our muscles and joints are in space and how they are moving. This is very important for the development of body awareness. Our proprioceptive sense cannot work in isolation, but requires constant input from our tactile and vestibular systems. Unorganized processing of proprioceptive input may be seen as someone who is clumsy, falls or stumbles frequently, is overly aggressive (e.g., tackles people), walks on toes, constantly chewing on food or objects, has difficulty motor planning, or is messy at mealtime. Someone who is

unconsciously worried about where their body is on the chair or how they will walk around the table without bumping into it, will not be able to focus their attention on what is being said or what they are carrying.When the above sensory systems are intact, learning is effortless and easy. Immature systems make paying attention and therefore learning difficult and frustrating.If you find your child described in this article please contact me about the class or follow this link. This method is effective for anyone at any age!http://masgutovamethod.com/events/76/mnri-tactile-integration?c=1

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I find this information to be fascinating and the answer to why sensory kids have such a difficult time organizing, etc. Have their been any studies done on tactile integration? I would love to forward the information to my sons' school.Thanks!Laurie (in San Francisco)Sent from my iPhoneOn May 1, 2011, at 4:51 AM, Kayte <k_sisler@...> wrote:

Thank you for your interest in learning the Masgutova Method of Tactile Integration. Late Registration fees (10%) begin in 14 days! (The class is 3 weeks later - June 6,7.) If you have any questions about the class or the location please don't hesitate to email or call. I am happy to help you in anyway you need!http://masgutovamethod.com/events/76/mnri-tactile-integration?c=1 Sisler985-789-0886Sensory Integration, Attention

and Learningby Dana Nicholls OTR/L and Peggy Syvertson M.A.Attention problems may be the result of many underlying factors. The diagnoses of ADD or ADHD and the use of drugs for treatment is not the only option for someone who has difficulty paying attention. Learning and paying attention is dependent upon the ability to integrate and organize information from our senses. Everyone knows the five basic senses; seeing, hearing, taste, smell and touch. But

there are other senses that are not as familiar including the sense of movement (vestibular), and sense of muscle awareness (proprioception). Unorganized sensory input creates a traffic jam in our brain making it difficult to pay attention and learn. To be successful learners, our senses must work together in an organized manner. This is known as sensory integration. The foundation for sensory integration is the organization of tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular input. A person diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, due to their difficulty paying attention, may in fact have an immature nervous system causing sensory integration dysfunction. This makes it difficult for him/her to filter out nonessential information, background noises or visual distraction and focus on what is essential. The relationship between sensory integration, learning and attention will be discussed below.Tactile sense is our ability to learn from our environment through our sense of touch. This includes knowing how heavy, smooth, rough, big or small an object is just by holding it. In addition, this sense has a protective component which causes us to pull our hand away from a hot stove. Tactile integration is important for the development of body awareness, fine motor skills, motor planning and being comfortable with touch. Examples of unorganized processing of tactile input may be seen as someone who has trouble in crowds, pulls away from hugs, is bothered by certain clothes or foods, or has to touch everything. If someone is attending to the tags in their clothes or the seams in their socks, they

are not able to focus on what you are saying; they are not ready to learn.Vestibular sense provides information related to movement and head position. The vestibular sense is important for development of balance, coordination, eye control, attention, being secure with movement, emotional security and some aspects of language development.Disorganized processing of vestibular input may be seen when someone has difficulty with attention, coordination, following directions, reading (keeping eyes focused on the page or board) or eye-hand coordination. Disorganization may also be seen in someone who is constantly in motion, has an extreme fear of movement,

or is described as an overly sensitive, lazy or sedentary person. Immature language skills can often be the reason a child is initially referred for therapy, but the language delay may be the result of immature sensory processing.Proprioception is our ability to know where our muscles and joints are in space and how they are moving. This is very important for the development of body awareness. Our proprioceptive sense cannot work in isolation, but requires constant input from our tactile and vestibular systems. Unorganized processing of proprioceptive input may be seen as someone who is clumsy, falls or stumbles frequently, is overly aggressive (e.g., tackles people), walks on toes, constantly chewing on food or objects, has difficulty motor planning, or is messy at mealtime. Someone who is

unconsciously worried about where their body is on the chair or how they will walk around the table without bumping into it, will not be able to focus their attention on what is being said or what they are carrying.When the above sensory systems are intact, learning is effortless and easy. Immature systems make paying attention and therefore learning difficult and frustrating.If you find your child described in this article please contact me about the class or follow this link. This method is effective for anyone at any age!http://masgutovamethod.com/events/76/mnri-tactile-integration?c=1