Definition: disorders of the special senses (ie, vision, hearing, taste and smell) or somatosensory system (ie, afferent components of the peripheral nervous system).
What are abnormal sensory disturbances?
Abnormal spontaneous sensations are generally called paresthesias, and unpleasant or painful sensations produced by a stimulus that is usually painless are called dysesthesias. Sensory symptoms may be due to disease located anywhere along the peripheral or central sensory pathways (eFigure 24–1).
How do you know if you have sensory issues?
Symptoms of sensory processing disorder
- Think clothing feels too scratchy or itchy.
- Think lights seem too bright.
- Think sounds seem too loud.
- Think soft touches feel too hard.
- Experience food textures make them gag.
- Have poor balance or seem clumsy.
- Are afraid to play on the swings.
