The olfactory system is responsible for processing smell.

The primary auditory cortex is located in the superior temporal gyrus of the brain (see figure). Specific sound frequencies can be mapped precisely onto the primary auditory cortex. Particular areas in the auditory cortex process changes in sound frequency or amplitude, while other areas process combinations of sound frequencies. The major area involved in comprehending language, (called Wernike’s area) is located in the left hemisphere in most people. The auditory system is responsible for hearing. From the dorsal stream, information goes to the parietal lobes to process where objects are located. From the ventral stream in the occipital lobe information projects to the temporal lobe to process what objects are. The primary visual area of the brain is the occipital lobe (see figure). Projections are received from the retina (through the thalamus) where different types of information are encoded. Types of visual information include: color, shape, orientation, and motion. The visual system is responsible for seeing. The most recently discussed set of sensations related to internal organs Proprioceptive (sensations from muscles and joints of body) System Vestibular (sense of head movement in space) Systemħ. The three sensory systems Ayres focused on in describing sensory integration dysfunction:Ħ.

(Please note: figures below are from Wikipedia)

VS: Unpacking Sensory Differences in Autism.

School-Based Intensive: STAR for School.

Importance of Early Identification of SPD.

Auditory senses