Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Mike, Bravo! This is great information. The description of SPD is very accurate. Finding the study is a real achievement. I've read the consent form and plan to complete the questionnaire when I'm feeling more rested. Thanks for your contribution to this group. I think we'll all benefit from it. Colleen > > I found this online. I think this relates to us in many ways. Here is a website and some info that I copied. I highlighted what seems to be most pertinent. > > http://www.sinetwork.org/contact.html > > Here is also an free online study. I have not yet taken it buy plan to when I have time. > > http://www.sinetwork.org/researchstudy.html > > Please comment and tell me if you think I am off on this. > > > > Q. What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? > A:Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder > of the brain that affects developing children and adults who were not treated > in childhood.Children with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such > as touch, sound, and movement. Some feel bombarded by sensory information; > others seek out intense sensory experiences or have other problems. This can > lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. > Symptoms of SPD, like those of most disorders, occur > within a broad spectrum of severity. While most of us have occasional > difficulties processing sensory information, for children and adults with SPD, these difficulties are chronic, and they disrupt everyday life. Click here to > read about SPD Red Flags. (http://www.spdfoundation.net/redflags). > : Are children entitled to Sensory Processing Disorder > therapy in school by law? > A:The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) > guarantees a free and appropriate public education with peers, to the maximum > extent appropriate, to all eligible children with disabilities (ages 3-21) who > need special education and related services in order to learn in school. > Children with disabilities can receive occupational therapy (OT) if they > qualify for special education. In addition, a school team, including the > parents, must decide if the therapy is necessary. (Some school districts will > provide OT in other instances, e.g., to give teachers suggestions before > referring a child to special education, called a pre-referral.) > There are no provisions in state or federal law that > specify how OT, once recommended by the team, must be provided. This includes > the service model, frequency of intervention, and the frame of reference. > In due process hearings and the courts, the issue of > theory base or frame of reference has been referred to as a methodology > decision. One of the latest court decisions regarding methodology centered > around individual instruction for a student with dyslexia using the > Ortho-Gillingham method (E.S. v. Independent Sch. Dist. No. 196). The district > court disallowed the parent's request for this kind of reading instruction, > stating that schools have discretion over methodology decisions as long as the > program provides a free and appropriate public education. > Therapists who recommend school-based sensory integration > therapy must show how the student needs this kind of occupational therapy in > order to benefit from participation in the curriculum and specific school > activities. Important issues to address (in jargon-free language) > include: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I completed the Sensory questionnaire/study yesterday. It took about an hour with a short break. There are 3 sections. It's a little tedious, but we all have been wanting someone to do research, so I hope you all will take advantage of this opportunity. It is designed for the broader " sensory disorders " , but I truly believe Miso is a sensory disorder. Colleen > > > > I found this online. I think this relates to us in many ways. Here is a website and some info that I copied. I highlighted what seems to be most pertinent. > > > > http://www.sinetwork.org/contact.html > > > > Here is also an free online study. I have not yet taken it buy plan to when I have time. > > > >  http://www.sinetwork.org/researchstudy.html > > > > Please comment and tell me if you think I am off on this. > > > > > > > > Q. What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? > > A:Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder > > of the brain that affects developing children and adults who were not treated > > in childhood.Children with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such > > as touch, sound, and movement. Some feel bombarded by sensory information; > > others seek out intense sensory experiences or have other problems. This can > > lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. > > Symptoms of SPD, like those of most disorders, occur > > within a broad spectrum of severity. While most of us have occasional > > difficulties processing sensory information, for children and adults with SPD, these difficulties are chronic, and they disrupt everyday life. Click here to > > read about SPD Red Flags. (http://www.spdfoundation.net/redflags). > > : Are children entitled to Sensory Processing Disorder > > therapy in school by law? > > A:The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) > > guarantees a free and appropriate public education with peers, to the maximum > > extent appropriate, to all eligible children with disabilities (ages 3-21) who > > need special education and related services in order to learn in school. > > Children with disabilities can receive occupational therapy (OT) if they > > qualify for special education. In addition, a school team, including the > > parents, must decide if the therapy is necessary. (Some school districts will > > provide OT in other instances, e.g., to give teachers suggestions before > > referring a child to special education, called a pre-referral.) > > There are no provisions in state or federal law that > > specify how OT, once recommended by the team, must be provided. This includes > > the service model, frequency of intervention, and the frame of reference. > > In due process hearings and the courts, the issue of > > theory base or frame of reference has been referred to as a methodology > > decision. One of the latest court decisions regarding methodology centered > > around individual instruction for a student with dyslexia using the > > Ortho-Gillingham method (E.S. v. Independent Sch. Dist. No. 196). The district > > court disallowed the parent's request for this kind of reading instruction, > > stating that schools have discretion over methodology decisions as long as the > > program provides a free and appropriate public education. > > Therapists who recommend school-based sensory integration > > therapy must show how the student needs this kind of occupational therapy in > > order to benefit from participation in the curriculum and specific school > > activities. Important issues to address (in jargon-free language) > > include: > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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