Sensory Processing Dysfunction – Vestibular Activation
February 1, 2009 by Abby
Filed under Alternative Treatments
The occupational therapist at my school recently attended a workshop regarding vestibular activation which can be used for people with autism to address sensory processing dysfunction. These exercises are used as part of Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) to help people organize and process incoming sensory information (movement, visual and auditory) in order to integrate all [...]
Sensory Integration Therapy
February 1, 2009 by Abby
Filed under Alternative Treatments
Sensory Integration is the process through which the brain organizes and interprets external stimuli such as movement, touch, smell, sight and sound. Autistic children often exhibit symptoms of Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) making it difficult for them to process information brought in through the senses. Children can have mild, moderate or severe SID deficits manifesting [...]
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