Sensory integration disorder is a condition that affects children's ability to respond appropriately to environmental sensory stimuli. This may cause difficulties in daily living activities. How do these difficulties arise in the two important areas of school and home, and how does sensory integration disorder affect the role in social interaction?

Sensory Integration Difficulties in School and Home Environments

1. Distraction in the Classroom: Children with sensory integration disorder may overreact to sensory stimuli in the classroom. This may negatively affect the learning process by distracting their attention.

2. Difficulty in Writing and Drawing Activities: Coordination of hand and finger muscles may be difficult in children with sensory integration disorder. They may have difficulty performing at the expected level in writing and drawing activities.

3. Sensitivity to Environmental Sounds: Sensitivity to various sounds in the school environment can cause distraction and increase stress, especially in crowded classes.

Role in Social Interaction

1. Difficulties in Friendship Relationships: Children with sensory integration disorder may have difficulty interacting with their friends due to extreme sensitivity or insensitivity to sensory stimuli. This may cause problems in social relationships.

2. Eye Contact and Body Language Difficulties: In social interaction, children with sensory integration disorder may have difficulty making eye contact and using correct body language. This may affect their communication.

3. Inconsistency in Group Activities: Role in social interaction also affects participation in group activities. Children with sensory integration disorders can sometimes be inconsistent in participating in group activities.