Location
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://www.mnstate.edu/sac/
Start Date
23-4-2024 12:00 AM
Publication Date
April 2024
Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly characterized by impairments in social communication, language, and other cognitive skills, behavior and emotional challenges, sensory processing issues, and feeding challenges (ASHA, n.d.). Sensory processing refers to the process of the central nervous system receiving input from the senses and integrating this information to generate an appropriate behavioral response (Kojovic et al., 2019). A highly regulated sensory system is a vital piece that is needed in order to be able to communicate wants, needs, and ideas effectively and appropriately (Sensory Issues, n.d.). The main sensory systems that individuals with ASD may have sensitivities to include visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, vestibular, proprioception, and interoception (Sensory Issues, n.d.). There are multiple ways that individuals with autism respond to sensory stimuli. Kojovic et al. (2019), explained that it may be caused by hyperresponsiveness, hyporesponsiveness, or a combination of both. When the brain has to put all of its resources and effort into processing overwhelming sensory information, the other major functions including speech, social skills, decision-making skills, and information processing may be inhibited (Sensory Issues, n.d.). This often imposes detrimental effects on the individual's overall communication abilities. Since Piller and Barimo (2019) indicate that 70-96 percent of individuals with ASD have some degree of sensory processing difficulties, it is vital that this is considered when aiming to create a communication-friendly environment for them by implementing various sensory strategies.
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Effects of Sensory Processing Impairments on Social Language Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly characterized by impairments in social communication, language, and other cognitive skills, behavior and emotional challenges, sensory processing issues, and feeding challenges (ASHA, n.d.). Sensory processing refers to the process of the central nervous system receiving input from the senses and integrating this information to generate an appropriate behavioral response (Kojovic et al., 2019). A highly regulated sensory system is a vital piece that is needed in order to be able to communicate wants, needs, and ideas effectively and appropriately (Sensory Issues, n.d.). The main sensory systems that individuals with ASD may have sensitivities to include visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, vestibular, proprioception, and interoception (Sensory Issues, n.d.). There are multiple ways that individuals with autism respond to sensory stimuli. Kojovic et al. (2019), explained that it may be caused by hyperresponsiveness, hyporesponsiveness, or a combination of both. When the brain has to put all of its resources and effort into processing overwhelming sensory information, the other major functions including speech, social skills, decision-making skills, and information processing may be inhibited (Sensory Issues, n.d.). This often imposes detrimental effects on the individual's overall communication abilities. Since Piller and Barimo (2019) indicate that 70-96 percent of individuals with ASD have some degree of sensory processing difficulties, it is vital that this is considered when aiming to create a communication-friendly environment for them by implementing various sensory strategies.
https://red.mnstate.edu/sac/2024/cehs/2