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by Robert Pankowecki
Sensory Integration

The neurological process of organizing sensory input from the body and environment to produce appropriate motor, behavioral, and emotional responses.

Sources (4)
  • Ayres Sensory Integration Framework
  • Montessori (Sensorial Area)
  • Waldorf/Steiner (Nature & Senses)
  • OT Practice Framework (OTPF-4)
8 Subdomains
Vestibular Processing › Proprioceptive Processing › Tactile Processing › Visual Processing › Auditory Processing › Interoception › Sensory Modulation › Praxis & Motor Planning7 ›
Sensory Modulation

Regulating responses to sensory input to maintain an appropriate level of alertness and behavioral response.

Examples & Achievements

  • Transitions between quiet and active activities without major difficulty
  • Tolerates typical environmental sounds (hand dryer, vacuum) without covering ears
  • Recovers from sensory overload with brief support
  • Maintains calm-alert state during structured classroom activities

How to Measure

  • Sensory Profile 2 (Dunn) - quadrant scores within typical range
  • Sensory Processing Measure (SPM)
  • Teacher/parent report of sensory-related behavioral concerns
Sources (3)
  • Ayres SI
  • OT Practice Framework
  • Dunn Sensory Profile

Childhood Map › Sensory Integration

Sensory Modulation

Regulating responses to sensory input to maintain an appropriate level of alertness and behavioral response.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources