Sensory Integration
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Overview
Sensory experiences include touch, movement, body awareness, sight, sound, smell, taste and the pull of gravity. The process by which the brain organises and interprets this information is called Sensory Integration. Ideally, the brain will interpret normal sensory information in a way that keeps the body at ease. Sensory Integration (SI) provides a crucial foundation for later, more complex learning and behaviour.
For most Children, Sensory Integration develops in the course of ordinary childhood activities. Motor planning ability is a natural outcome of this process, as is the ability to adapt to incoming sensations. But, for some children, sensory integration does not develop as efficiently as it should. When this process is disordered, a number of problems in learning, development and behaviour may become evident.
Not all children with learning, developmental or behavioural problems have underlying sensory integration difficulties. There are certain indicators, however, that can signal a parent that such difficulties may be present.
Sensory Integration Problems
- Overly Sensitive To Touch, Movement, Sights, Smells, Tastes And Sounds
- Or Maybe Under-reactive To Sensory Stimulation
- Coordination Problems
- Activity Level That Is Unusually High Or Low?
- Poor Organisation Of Behaviour
- Have Delays In Speech, Language, Motor Skills, Or Academic Achievement
- Poor Self-concept
Intervention.
A variety of treatment options are available to suit your families needs. They include:
1. Sensory advise sheet which can be used within the home. This gives parents some helpful tools to deal with your child’s specific sensory needs.
2. A Sensory diet can be implemented in the home and/or school which is a structures sensory programme. This will be regularly reviewed to ensure we are meeting your Child’s changing sensory needs.
