sensory processing
[ˈsɛnsəri ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ]
noun
processamento sensorial
1. The neurological process by which the nervous system receives sensory messages and organizes them into appropriate responses
Sensory processing allows us to interpret touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell.
O processamento sensorial permite que interpretemos toque, visão, som, paladar e olfato.
2. The ability to detect, modulate, and integrate sensory stimuli from the environment and body
Children with autism may experience differences in sensory processing.
Crianças com autismo podem experimentar diferenças no processamento sensorial.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, the cognitive and neural mechanisms involved in perceiving and responding to sensory input
Sensory processing disorders can affect how the brain handles information from the senses.
Transtornos de processamento sensorial podem afetar como o cérebro processa informações dos sentidos.
The term 'sensory processing' has gained prominence in both American and Brazilian contexts with increased awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions like autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder. In Brazil, it is particularly used in educational psychology, occupational therapy, and special education. The concept emphasizes that differences in sensory processing are neurological variations rather than deficits, reflecting a shift toward more inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming language.
Related Idioms & Phrases
heightened sensory processing
sensory processing difficulties
sensory processing speed
disrupted sensory processing
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