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Perspectives on sensory processing disorder: a call for translational research

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Miller, Lucy·2009·Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
DOI 10.3389/neuro.07.022.2009PMC PMC2759332
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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 MSI 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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Authors
Miller, L.
Affiliations
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (US)
Corresponding author
Miller, Lucy
ORCID
Miller, Lucy
Venue
Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Published
2009
Volume
3
Pages
22-22
ISSN
1662-5145 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3389/neuro.07.022.2009
PMC
PMC2759332
OpenAlex
W2119891919
Cited by
183
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134
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6.35
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journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Multisensory perception and integration
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
Keywords
sensory processing disorders, sensory integration, multisensory integration, translational research, conceptual model, sensory integration therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration

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