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Sense of touch
Sense of balance
Sense of position
Disorders:
o Sensory overresponsivity- exaggerated reactions to
sensory stimuli
o Sensory underresponsivity- may react to slowly or not
at all, (sounds sights and smells)
o Sensory-seeking- need profound need for stimulation,
important to provide activities throughout the day
Occupational therapist may be used in special interventions
Intervention Plan
Hearing1. Hearing test done by audiologist
2. Determine the degree of hearing loss, type and severity
a. Conductive or sensorineural
b. Find out if one or both ears
c. Moderate or severe
3. Early intervention through therapy or special education programs
4. Oralism technique
5. Cochlear implant- surgically implanted electronic device that
provides a sense of sound to person who is profoundly deaf or
severely heard of hearing