Sensory Processing Disorders

Sensory processing refers to the ability to take information from our senses (touch, smell, taste, vision, and hearing) and put them together with prior information, memories, and knowledge that are stored in our brains to create meaningful responses. The way an individual processes and responds to sensation has an impact on his or her daily activities. Poor or atypical sensory processing abilities have been  associated with problems in social participation and behavioral self-regulation, as well as learning, leisure, and occupational activities.

Since the auditory system has connections to many parts of the brain, music is a powerful way to access the nervous system and affect changes at all levels. Active music-making with the therapist gives the individual unique and controlled sensory information. The music and movement-based experience triggers attention, activates body movement, and improves the self-organizing capacities of the nervous system.

• Relaxation
• Self-awareness
• Faster response time
• Attention and concentration
• Language processing
• Posture and movement
• Spontaneous interaction
• Controlling impulsivity