| dc.contributor.author | Fullerton, Susan Patricia | |
| dc.description.abstract | Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is defined as an "inability to use information received
through the senses in order to function smoothly in daily life" (Kranowitz, 2005, p. 9). The
purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives and experiences of families in the
process of seeking treatment for their child's sensory processing disorder and the
availability of family mental health support (defined as counseling). There is limited
literature in the area of the mental health support for children living with SPD. A
qualitative interview methodology was utilized in this study. The qualitative research data
consisted of seven telephone interviews with parents of children living with SPD. These
parents were either Parent Connection Hosts or Parent Connection group members from the
Sensory Processing Foundations Parents' support groups for SPD parents. Comparative
data analysis involved looking for similar and distinct themes in the participant's stories
from which several main themes emerged. Findings indicated that counseling was not
offered to most of the participants and that they had to independently seek out other
necessary services for their children. In light of the experiences of the participants,
implications for counselors are provided. It was concluded that counselors should endeavor
to become a part of the collaboration process necessary to better provide mental health
support to families with children living with SPD. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU policy 190.6.2 | en_US |
| dc.title | Sensory Processing Disorder: Family Perspectives on the Disorder and the Role of Counseling | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-03-15T21:10:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-03-15T21:10:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33734 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Sensory integration dysfunction in children. | en_US |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Counseling in special education. | en_US |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Counseling in special education. | en_US |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | en_US |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Human Sciences and Education | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Human Development and Family Science | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Education | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Nielsen, Robert | |
