Hypothesis
Children with sensory integration dysfunction supposedly experience problems with their sense of touch, smell, hearing, taste and/or sight. Along with this might possibly be difficulties in movement, coordination and sensing where one's body is in a given space. According to proponents of sensory integration therapy, sensory integration dysfunction is a common disorder for individuals with neurological conditions such as an autism spectrum disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability, and more, although this is unproven.
According to proponents of sensory integration therapy, individuals afflicted by sensory integration dysfunction may be overly sensitive to certain textures, sounds, smells and tastes, while wearing certain fabrics, tasting certain foods, or normal everyday sounds supposedly cause discomfort. Proponents also claim that, for example, a child with an autism spectrum disorder may feel very little pain or actually enjoy sensations that neurotypical children would dislike: strong smells, intense cold or unpleasant tastes.
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