Sensory Integration

The neurological process of organizing sensory information from the body and environment to produce appropriate responses. Sensory integration dysfunction (also called sensory processing disorder) occurs when the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory input, which is common in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. For digital accessibility, this affects how users respond to visual stimulation, sounds, animations, and haptic feedback. Accessible design may need to minimize overwhelming sensory input, provide options to disable animations or sounds, and offer predictable, controlled sensory experiences.