Sensory Integration Therapy

Children on the autism spectrum often face challenges while using their senses, especially when they have to use them together. Sensory Integration Therapy is devised to help them enhance this ability and tackle repetitive behavior, which is a product of difficulty processing sensory information.
Developed quite recently in the 1970s, Sensory Integration Therapy uses play-oriented techniques and tools. Swings, slides, climbing toys, and trampolines are the most commonly used equipment. Each of them aims at engaging more than 1 sense at a time – touch, hearing, sight, taste, and smell. They also make therapy interesting as well as helpful, positively impacting children’s confidence.
In a few instances, we have also seen this form of therapy ease other difficulties related to autism such as emotional control.

Challenges Faced

Children on the autism spectrum often experience challenges in processing sensory information, which can make it difficult for them to use multiple senses together effectively. This may lead to repetitive behaviors and other difficulties in emotional regulation, making social interactions and daily activities harder.

Behavioral Issues

Difficulty in following rules, aggressive behavior, or disruptive actions.

Expression Problems

Struggles with verbalizing thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

Social Skill Deficits

Difficulty in forming relationships, sharing, or interacting with peers.

What Can Be Done

The therapy is designed to address sensitivities in various sensory areas

Oral Sensitivity

Noise Sensitivity

Visual Sensitivity

Tactile/Touch Sensitivity

Vestibular Sensitivity

Olfactory Sensitivity

Proprioceptive Sensitivity

Possible Outcomes We Provide

Through consistent Sensory Integration Therapy, children may achieve these outcomes.

Improve their sensory processing skills.

Reduce repetitive behaviors by better managing sensory input.

Gain confidence and emotional stability.

These improvements can help children overcome their challenges and lead more fulfilling lives both at school and home.