Sensory processing is one component worth addressing when discussing learning and the retrieval of information. A disturbance in sensory processing or regulation leads to difficulty for the brain regarding reception of and reaction to information received from the various senses.
Research in the field of sensory processing began with studies which examined the sympathetic nerve system, when they noticed that children with difficulties in sensory processing were presenting with reactions to apparently “innocent” stimuli in stressful situations.
Disturbances in sensory regulation may express itself in distraction, difficulty in regulating emotion, motor restlessness and harm to daily functioning abilities. These are often incorrectly read as attention deficit disorder. Even those who do not suffer from sensory regulation disorders may still experience sensitivity in sensory regulation and in any case, under stressful circumstances, there is an increase in sensory regulation sensitivities.
Disturbances in sensory regulation are currently being increasingly researched using a multidisciplinary approach. Among subjects being studies are neurophysiological reactions to sensory stimuli, behaviors influenced by sensation, regulation of attention and emotion. In addition, models of neurological changes in animals, genetic influence and more are being examined.
A study from 2009 (Ben-Sasson, Carter & Briggs-Gowan), demonstrates that one of every six students suffers from deficits in sensory regulation and that this in turn makes it difficult for them to study and function in school.
Difficulty with sensory regulation may present alone or alongside a variety of problems including attention deficit disorders (with or without impulsivity, ADD/ADHD), disorders on the Autism spectrum (ASD), anxiety disorders, learning disabilities and more.
Because these disorders do not only affect the individual but also influence the quiet and learning environment in the classroom, the scope of the damage is broader than is measurable employing individual diagnosis.
In stressful situations, including matriculation (Bagrut) exams, the students’ tension naturally increases, and students who do not generally suffer from sensory regulation disorders may find themselves experiencing similar difficulties.
In the case of sensory hypersensitivity, an environmental change known as a sensory diet is often recommended. A sensory diet may reduce or prevent the central nervous system going into overdrive.
The Genius Notebook was developed to provide a solution to visual overstimulation. Reduction of the color contrast permits easier sensorial processing, thus allowing the students to calm themselves and focus in a manner which permits a fuller and fairer expression of their knowledge and ability to think.
I warmly recommend using the Notebook regularly and particularly in stressful situations, such as during matriculation (Bagrut) exams.
Sharon Ratsabi, Medical psycologist
Hayogev 4, Pardes Chana-Carcur
Source: Ben-Sasson, A., Carter, A.S. and Briggs-Gowan, M.J. (2009). Sensory Over-Responsivity in Elementary School: Prevalence and Socio-Emotional Correlates. J Abnorm Child Psychol, 37: 705-716.
Usindikaji wa hisia ni sehemu moja yenye thamani ya kushughulikiwa wakati wa kujadili kujifunza na kupata habari. Uharibifu katika usindikaji wa hisia au udhibiti husababisha ugumu kwa ubongo kuhusu mapokezi na majibu ya habari inayopokelewa kutoka kwa hisia mbalimbali. Utafiti katika uwanja wa usindikaji wa hisia ulianza na masomo ambayo yalichunguza mfumo wa neva wa hisia, wakati waligundua kuwa watoto wenye ugumu wa usindikaji wa hisia walikuwa wakitoa athari kwa vichocheo visivyo na hatia katika hali za mkazo. Matatizo katika udhibiti wa hisia yanaweza kujionyesha katika usumbufu, ugumu katika kudhibiti hisia, wasiwasi wa motor na madhara kwa uwezo wa kufanya kazi ya kila siku. Mara nyingi mambo hayo huonwa kimakosa kuwa ugonjwa wa upungufu wa uangalifu. Hata wale ambao hawana matatizo ya udhibiti wa hisia bado wanaweza kupata unyeti katika udhibiti wa hisia, na katika hali yoyote, chini ya hali ya mkazo, kuna ongezeko la unyeti wa udhibiti wa hisia. Madhara katika udhibiti wa hisia kwa sasa yanachunguzwa zaidi kwa kutumia mbinu ya taaluma mbalimbali. Miongoni mwa masomo ni neurophysiological athari kwa sensory stimuli, tabia kuathiriwa na hisia, udhibiti wa tahadhari na hisia. Kwa kuongezea, mifano ya mabadiliko ya neva katika wanyama, ushawishi wa maumbile na mengine yanachunguzwa. Utafiti uliofanywa na Ben Sasson, Carter na Briggs-Gowan unaonyesha kuwa mmoja kati ya wanafunzi sita ana matatizo ya kuhisi na kwamba hii inawafanya kuwa vigumu kujifunza na kufanya kazi shuleni. Matatizo ya udhibiti wa hisia yanaweza kuonekana peke yake au pamoja na matatizo mbalimbali, ikiwa ni pamoja na matatizo ya upungufu wa tahadhari (na au bila msukumo, ADD, ADHD), matatizo ya autism, matatizo ya wasiwasi, matatizo ya kujifunza, na zaidi. Kwa sababu matatizo haya hayaathiri mtu binafsi tu, lakini pia huathiri mazingira ya utulivu na kujifunza darasani, kiwango cha uharibifu ni pana kuliko ni kipimo kutumia utambuzi wa mtu binafsi. Katika hali za mkazo, ikiwa ni pamoja na mitihani ya matriculation (Bagrut), msongo wa wanafunzi huongezeka kwa kawaida, na wanafunzi ambao kwa ujumla hawapatwi na matatizo ya udhibiti wa hisia wanaweza kujikuta wakikabiliwa na shida kama hizo. Katika kisa cha unyeti wa hisia, mara nyingi inashauriwa kubadilisha mazingira inayojulikana kama lishe ya hisia. Chakula cha hisi chaweza kupunguza au kuzuia mfumo wa neva wa kati usichukue hatua za kupita kiasi. Genius Notebook ilitengenezwa ili kutoa suluhisho kwa over stimulation visual. Kupunguza tofauti ya rangi inaruhusu usindikaji rahisi wa hisia, hivyo kuruhusu wanafunzi kujipunguza na kuzingatia kwa njia ambayo inaruhusu usemi kamili na wa haki wa maarifa yao na uwezo wa kufikiri. Ninapendekeza sana kutumia Notebook kwa ukawaida na hasa katika hali za mkazo, kama vile wakati wa mitihani ya matrikul (Bagrut). Sharon Ratsabi, Mwanasaikolojia wa Matibabu Hayogev, Pardes Chana-Carcaro, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia ya Matibabu, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia ya Matibabu Hayogev, Pardes Chana-Carcaro, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia ya Matibabu Hayogev, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia ya Matibabu Hayogev, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia ya Matibabu Hayogev, Mtaalamu wa Saikolojia Hayogev. Sensory Over-Responsivity katika Shule ya Msingi: Prevalence na Socio-Emotional Correlates. J. Anorm Child Psychol, 37: 705-716