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We are constantly taking in information––particularly sights, smells, and sounds–– and our Sensory Integration skills help us make sense of it all. Sensory Integration involves receiving, processing, and organizing multiple sources of sensory information and transforming this information into appropriate responses. When students struggle with Sensory Integration, sensory input can interfere with their ability to focus on learning math.
Students with Sensory Integration difficulties can struggle with peer relationships, participating in classroom activities, and getting adequate Sleep. This can lead to difficulties with learning, including learning math.
The threshold for processing sensory information and the response can vary:
Some basic patterns of Sensory Integration include:
Students who are sensation seeking/hyposensitive may seek out higher levels of sensory input (e.g., requiring noise to be louder, needing more light). Students who are sensation avoiding/hypersensitive may experience sensory overload, causing them to be irritable, withdraw from activities, or avoid touch. Some students may show a mixture of sensory seeking and avoidance.
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