It uses the nose to receive information about the chemical makeup of particles in the air to determine if the smell is safe or harmful.
Tactile sense: is the ability to interpret information coming into the body by the skin. It uses receptors in the skin to receive touch sensations like pressure, vibration, movement, temperature and pain.
It is the first sense to develop in the womb , and as such is very important for overall neural organisation. Proprioceptive Sense: is the ability to interpret where your body parts are in relation to each other.
It uses information from nerves and sheaths on the muscles and bones to inform about the position and movement of body through muscles contracting, stretching, bending, straightening, pulling and compressing. Vestibular sense: is the ability to interpret information relating to movement and balance. The vestibular system uses the semi-circular canals in the inner ear to receive information about movement, change of direction, change of head position and gravitational pull.
It receives information about how fast or slow we are moving, balance, movement from the neck, eyes and body, body position, and orientation in space. If a child has difficulties with sensory processing they might: Show heightened reactivity to sound, touch or movement. Be under-reactive to certain sensations e.
Have difficulty regulating their own behavioural and emotional responses; increased tantrums, emotional reactive, need for control, impulsive behaviours, easily frustrated or overly compliant. Be easily distracted, show poor attention and concentration. Have poor sleep patterns. Display restricted eating habits or is a picky eater.
Become distressed during self-care tasks e. Love movement; seeks out intense pressure e. Avoid movement based equipment e. Performs tasks with too much force, has big movements, moves too fast, writes too light or too hard. Have delayed communication and social skills, is hard to engage in two-way interactions.
Prefer to play on their own or has difficulty in knowing how to play with other children. Have difficulty accepting changes in routine or transitioning between tasks. Have difficulty engaging with peers and sustaining friendships. Behaviour: The actions of a person, usually in relation to their environment. Coordination: The ability to integrate multiple movements into efficient movement.
Expressive language using language : The use of language through speech, sign or alternative forms of communication to communicate wants, needs, thoughts and ideas. Play skills: Voluntary engagement in self motivated activities that are normally associated with pleasure and enjoyment where the activities may be, but are not necessarily, goal oriented.
During the assessment, the therapist will evaluate:. The therapist will determine activities that encourage organized responses to sensory input. Activities are practiced in a repetitive and continuous fashion so children can learn and retain the process. They learn how to self-regulate their responses, achieve a comfort level with sensations, and understand how the senses work collectively. The goal of therapy is to allow children to explore in an unencumbered environment that allows them to fine-tune their interpretations and responses.
For example, a child that is uncomfortable with rough surfaces may play with grains of rice, so he or she can get used to its texture — which in turn neutralizes his or her discomfort with the sensations. Therapy is ultimately successful when the child realizes the value of the outcome enough to continually use the learned process. At the conclusion of therapy, a child should exhibit more comfort with stimuli that was previously bothersome.
Sensory integration therapy can take place at locations that practice occupational therapy; though specialized centers do exist.
For this reason, centers that offer sensory integration will have high- and low-tech equipment, from hug machines, to indoor swing sets. Sensory integration may also include at-home work; the therapist will instruct the parent on how to complete exercises at home. Sensory integration therapy services are typically provided by a licensed occupational therapist that has completed additional training in the sub-specialty of sensory integration therapy.
The practice is a relatively new specialty; certification is recommended, but not required. However, occupational therapy is regulated by all states. Currently, only Western Psychological Services WPS in California is the only certifying-body for therapists who practice sensory integration.
However, the organization offers courses throughout the United States. Occupation therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists have completed certification, according to WPS. In the occupational therapy industry, the certification is seen as a practical and desirable step for therapists that would like to offer sensory therapy.
WPS has a list of sensory integration-certified therapists that have completed training in each state. When a child begins sensory integrations therapy, he or she can receive too much sensory stimulation, which can result in reactions which could be disruptive, like willfulness or frustration.
All of these situations can be mitigated when a trained occupational therapist implements a highly-structured plan of intervention that is both well-organized and fun for the child. Cerebral Palsy affects muscle tone, gross and fine motor functions, balance, coordination, and posture. These conditions are mainly orthopedic in nature and are considered primary conditions of Cerebral Palsy.
There are associative conditions, like seizures and intellectual impairment that are common in individuals with Cerebral Palsy. An individualized treatment plan is created for each child. It is through play that children can be engaged to interact with their environments, be motivated to challenge themselves, and participate in activities that will help them to perceive and respond to their environment.
Since treatment is play-based, it may look like your child is simply playing. However, the process is very complex and interactive, with the therapist identifying specific sensory needs.
Your child will engage in movement activities which may include swings, trampoline, balance boards, and more. If you have any questions about activities here at OT Connection, please ask! Sensory Integration. Sensory Integration Therapy Developmentally, children spend the first eight years of life experiencing and challenging their bodies and their environment.
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