Occupational therapists can help children with sensory processing differences to regulate and integrate sensory information. Through sensory-based interventions, Occupational therapist can help children improve the processing and integration of sensory inputs in order to gain appropriate adaptive responses to everyday stimuli. As a result, the approach not only improves the child’s ability to engage in daily activities but also enables them to navigate their environment effectively
Many children with sensory integrative problems develop a tendency to avoid or reject simple sensory/motor challenges, responding with refusals or tantrums when asked to perform.
If this becomes a long-term pattern of behavior, the child may miss important experiences, such as playing games with peers that are critical in building feelings of competency, mastering a wide repertoire of useful skills, and developing flexible social strategies.
Children can present with different types of sensory integration difficulties (also known as sensory processing difficulties):
Sensory integration provides occupational therapists with a framework for assessing and treating children who present the difficulties outlined above.
The primary goal and purpose of the sensory integration unit would be to provide comprehensive SI services, primarily to children with the aim of making our clients independent in their life roles. Sensory integration provides occupational therapists with a framework for assessing and treating children who present the difficulties outlined above.
