Sensory integration is the process through which the brain organizes and interprets external stimuli such as movement, touch, smell, vision 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 in either increase(Hypersensitivity) or decreased ( Hyposensitive) to touch, sound, movement etc.
The goal of Sensory Integration Therapy is to facilitate the development of the nervous system's ability to process sensory input in a more typical way. Through integration the brain pulls together sensory messages and forms coherent information upon which to act. SIT uses neurosensory and neuromotor exercises to improve the brain's ability to repair itself. When successful, it can improve attention, concentration, listening, comprehension, balance, coordination and impulsivity control in some children.
Sensory integration is the process by which we receive information through our senses, organize this information, and use it to participate in everyday activities. Sensory interventions refer to any treatments and therapies which make use of, or which aim to improve sensitivity to, one or more of the senses. Some interventions- such as sensory integrative therapy - may use a range of motor and sensory techniques and be designed to improve a range of motor and sensory functions
Most of the autistic kids having this sensory problems, Usually a TEAM including physiotherapists , occupational therapists, speech therapists are playing important role to rehabilitate autistic kids in lot of ways.
Sensory integration therapy by use of bare leg walking , or touching on the different structures, sensory board, walking or crawling into the tunnel, Using different shape and different textures made balls, some brushes , deep pressure activities, musical lights , etc..
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