In psychology, poor time and space orientation is called disorientation, which is the inability to accurately identify the current time, place, role, and personal identity. Disorientation can be caused by a variety of conditions.
Some signs of spatial awareness deficits include:
Difficulty pinpointing the location of things
Issues navigating through the environment
Difficulty gauging distance from objects
Trouble following a route or reading a map
Confusion over directions
Difficulty with reading, writing, or mathematics
Poor recognition of personal space
Problems with coordination
The human body uses three sensory sources to achieve orientation: visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive. The brain translates and interprets the complex coordination between these sensory inputs. Misinterpretation or inaccuracy of these sources can lead to sensory mismatch, which can result in visual or vestibular illusions
