Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory integration (SI) therapy should be provided by a specially trained occupational therapist (OT). The OT determines through a thorough evaluation whether your child would benefit from SI therapy Sensory integration therapy aims to help kids with sensory processing issues (which some people may refer to as “sensory integration disorder”) by exposing them to sensory stimulation in a structured, repetitive way. The theory behind it is that over time, the brain will adapt and allow kids to process and react to sensations more efficiently.
Benefits of Sensory integration Therapy
- Helps adults and children by exposing them to sensory stimulation in a structured, repetitive way
- Helps to maintain optimal arousal and attention for learning
- Structured activities in a playful, non-threatening manner eradicate fear and develops positive thinking and behaviour
- Build physical balance and development
- Reduction in sensory defensiveness
- Encourage socialization and engagement
- Reduce negative physical emotions
- Improves confidence and attention
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