The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration (대한감각통합치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Sensory Integration (대한감각통합치료학회)
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The Literature Review on the Relation between the Modulation of Arousal and the Suck/Swallow/Breathe(SSB) Synchrony

각성조절과 빨기/삼키기/숨쉬기의 조화(Suck/Swallow/Breathe Synchrony)와의 연관성에 관한 고찰

  • Kim, In-Sun (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Daboksol Center) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Young (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Jee-Young (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Sam Yook Rehabilitation Hospital)
  • 김인선 (다복솔센터 작업치료실) ;
  • 이지영 (서울재활병원 작업치료실) ;
  • 황지영 (삼육재활병원 작업치료실)
  • Published : 2003.11.08
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Abstract

The suck/swallow/breathe(SSB) synchrony, serving as the earlist primary motor mechanism, is the rhythmical, coordinated pattern of sucking, swallowing and breathing. The development of an intact SSB is an important precursor for further sensorimotor and cognitive development including speech and language development, state regulation, postural control, feeding, eye/hand coordination and social/emotional development. Arousal means a neurological mechanism for preparing one's body to orienting stimulus. Its levels are regulated with an interaction of the reticular formation, the limbic system, the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system. General strategies such as blowing, sucking, chewing, munching and licking to effectively modulate arousal state are related to SSB. The SSB synchrony is an important treatment principle for children with sensory integration disorder and problems with the modulation of arousal. The purpose of this article is to review concepts of SSB synchrony and the underlying relation between the modulation of arousal and SSB synchrony.

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