Ayres’ Sensory Integration differences are common in those with trauma from childhood. This article uses the newly published term advocated by some occupational therapists: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). [This then newly published term is not recommended as it was not adopted for use by either the DSM or ICD].
Ayres’ Sensory Integration differences associated with trauma may be amenable to particular treatment strategies and have mainly been applied within the fields of paediatrics and learning disability. In this article, the authors investigate whether there could be a common ground between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and SPD and describe an extension of the treatment strategies for SPD to those with BPD in their acute inpatient unit.
Trauma, Sensory Integration and Recovery
“Kath, you taught me about the links between sensory integration and trauma 15 years ago, it was great to come…
Borderline personality disorder and sensory processing impairment
Stephen Brown, Rohit Shankar, Kathryn Smith | Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry