Sensory defensiveness: a theory of its effect on breastfeeding

This article describes one type of sensory integrative disorder: sensory defensiveness. An examination of the possible relationship of this disorder to an infant's difficulties with breastfeeding is conducted. A family case study is detailed, followed by treatments implemented by the authors. P...

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Published inJournal of human lactation Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 145
Main Authors Weiss-Salinas, D, Williams, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2001
Subjects
Adult
Breast Feeding
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Mouth - physiology
Occupational Therapy
Psychomotor Performance
Sensation
Sensation Disorders - complications
Sensation Disorders - therapy
Sucking Behavior - physiology
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Summary:This article describes one type of sensory integrative disorder: sensory defensiveness. An examination of the possible relationship of this disorder to an infant's difficulties with breastfeeding is conducted. A family case study is detailed, followed by treatments implemented by the authors. Possible long-term sequelae, as well as the need for more interdisciplinary research, are discussed.
ISSN:0890-3344
DOI:10.1177/089033440101700211