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Sensory integration is the process by which we receive the information from environment through our senses and organize the information and then use it to participate in daily activities like eating, walking dressing, playing etc. To process the information, we use our below senses:

. Smell
· Taste
· Touch
· Vision
· Hearing
· Vestibular (Balance)
· Proprioception (position and movement of body)
· Interoception (sense from inside body like hunger, hot, cold)

Sensory Integration Dysfunction (or Sensory Processing Disorder)

In some individuals, especially children (including those with autism or ADHD), the brain may have trouble processing and responding to sensory information. This is often referred to as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Symptoms may include:
Oversensitivity (hypersensitivity) or undersensitivity (hyposensitivity) to stimuli
Difficulty with motor coordination
Trouble concentrating or sitting still
Strong emotional reactions to certain textures, sounds, or movements

Why Sensory Integration Matters

Sensory integration is an extremely important part, it plays a major role in child’s development, behavior and many other aspects of life affecting daily age appropriate activities. Aspects of life that can be improved with Sensory integration(SI):
· Infants and toddlers at risk for developmental problems
· Premature infants
· School aged children with sensory integration problems. A variety of sensory-based approaches can address life skills, participation, and behaviors needed at home, in the community, and in the classroom
· Children with fear of movement, sensitivity to touch, poor motor planning, or decreased awareness of body position in space.
· Autism and ADHD
· Cerebral palsy
· Handwriting
· Clumsy child
· Picky eater
· Fine motor and gross motor skills

Sensory integration also helps us:
Maintain balance and posture
Coordinate movements
Focus attention
Regulate emotions and behavior
Interact effectively with the environment

A through evaluation is done by filling up standardized assessments for specific age range group, information is collected from parents and school if needed. After the assessment a child specific sensory diet is planned. It includes not only things like balance treatments, movement therapy and structured exposure to sensory input, but also carefully designed and planned activities including physical, visual and tactile and also other accommodation needed at home and school.

Occupational therapists often use Sensory Integration Therapy to help individuals with sensory processing challenges. This therapy involves play-based activities designed to gradually expose and help the brain respond more effectively to different sensory input.

The approach is typically provided by trained speech-language pathologists, audiologists, or therapists who specialize in techniques. The goal is for the child to successfully develop skills that allow them to interact with the world around them.

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