There is indeed an entity called sensory integration dysfunction( disorder). It is not the same as the CP startle reflex. You may want to check this sight for information
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/fall97/sensory.htm. You would see an OT to deal with this issue. You might also want to consider in light of the abuse that you suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. 
Joanne
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matt Conaway 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 8:27 PM
  Subject: Sensory Integration Problems


  Folks,

  Is it just me, or does everybody with CP have hypersensitivity or sensory
  intergration problems?  I would like to know because I think I have
  sensory problems that have never been addressed.  Is there any help for
  that?  I'm emotionally hypersensitive as it is, and I was abused as a
  child and adult.  Yet, I am convinced for some time now that there is a
  definite neurological component to all of this.

  For example, I jump at loud noises. I can't talk to more than one person
  at a time because I get overloaded and melt down.  I need it quiet most
  of time.  I'm probably tactile defensive.  I could go on.

  Does any of this sound familiar to anyone?


  Matt