Perspectives on sensory processing disorder: a call for translational research
This article explores the convergence of two fields, which have similar theoretical origins: a clinical field originally known as sensory integration and a branch of neuroscience that conducts research in an area also called sensory integration. Clinically, the term was used to identify a pattern of...
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doaj-1237707ac7264718bbc130c80fd2c9bf2020-11-24T22:48:56ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience1662-51452009-09-01310.3389/neuro.07.022.2009597Perspectives on sensory processing disorder: a call for translational researchLucy J Miller0Lucy J Miller1Lucy J Miller2Darci M Nielsen3Sarah A Schoen4Sarah A Schoen5Sarah A Schoen6Barbara A Brett-Green7Barbara A Brett-Green8Rocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsSPD FoundationUniversity of Colorado, DenverSPD FoundationRocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsSPD FoundationUniversity of Colorado, DenverSPD FoundationUniversity of Colorado, DenverThis article explores the convergence of two fields, which have similar theoretical origins: a clinical field originally known as sensory integration and a branch of neuroscience that conducts research in an area also called sensory integration. Clinically, the term was used to identify a pattern of dysfunction in children and adults, as well as a related theory, assessment, and treatment method for children who have atypical responses to ordinary sensory stimulation. Currently the term for the disorder is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). In neuroscience, the term sensory integration refers to converging information in the brain from one or more sensory domains. A recent subspecialty in neuroscience labeled multisensory integration (MSI) refers to the neural process that occurs when sensory input from two or more different sensory modalities converge. Understanding the specific meanings of the term sensory integration intended by the clinical and neuroscience fields and the term multisensory integration in neuroscience is critical. A translational research approach would improve exploration of crucial research questions in both the basic science and clinical science. Refinement of the conceptual model of the disorder and the related treatment approach would help prioritize which specific hypotheses should be studied in both the clinical and neuroscience fields. The issue is how we can facilitate a translational approach between researchers in the two fields. Multidisciplinary, collaborative studies would increase knowledge of brain function and could make a significant contribution to alleviating the impairments of individuals with SPD and their families.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/neuro.07.022.2009/fullmultisensory integrationsensory integrationTranslational researchsensory processing disorder |
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Perspectives on sensory processing disorder: a call for translational research |
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Perspectives on sensory processing disorder: a call for translational research |
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This article explores the convergence of two fields, which have similar theoretical origins: a clinical field originally known as sensory integration and a branch of neuroscience that conducts research in an area also called sensory integration. Clinically, the term was used to identify a pattern of dysfunction in children and adults, as well as a related theory, assessment, and treatment method for children who have atypical responses to ordinary sensory stimulation. Currently the term for the disorder is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). In neuroscience, the term sensory integration refers to converging information in the brain from one or more sensory domains. A recent subspecialty in neuroscience labeled multisensory integration (MSI) refers to the neural process that occurs when sensory input from two or more different sensory modalities converge. Understanding the specific meanings of the term sensory integration intended by the clinical and neuroscience fields and the term multisensory integration in neuroscience is critical. A translational research approach would improve exploration of crucial research questions in both the basic science and clinical science. Refinement of the conceptual model of the disorder and the related treatment approach would help prioritize which specific hypotheses should be studied in both the clinical and neuroscience fields. The issue is how we can facilitate a translational approach between researchers in the two fields. Multidisciplinary, collaborative studies would increase knowledge of brain function and could make a significant contribution to alleviating the impairments of individuals with SPD and their families. |
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