Benefits of Sensory integration therapy and its equipments

 Sensory integration therapy is especially introduced for the children with Sensory processing disorder(SPD), Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention deficit hyperactive disorder ( ADHD). The sensory integration room includes the sensory inputs like vestibular, visual and lighting, olfactory (smell box) , oral motor (taste box), proprioception, tactile/ touch/ feel, auditory ( natural sounds ). Tactile touch and feel experience includes the boards like 

• Silk 
• Cotton
• Carpet
• Sandpaper
• Pebbles 
• Satin

Sensory integration therapy is  best place for relaxation and stimulation for the children with special needs. Sensory integration therapy is extremely therapeutic for children with sensory processing disorder from mild to severe. This particular therapy has lots of benefits when giving continuously. The effective treatment for the sensory processing disorder is available, but too many children with this particular disorder are misdiagnosed and not treated properly. Once they are accurately diagnosed they can be initially benefited by Occupational Therapy and with sensory integration therapy approach. 

                        Children with sensory processing disorder often have problems with motor skills and other abilities for school success and childhood accomplishments. As a result they become socially isolated and have low self esteem. So it is very important to identify early and to give proper therapy for the children with special needs especially for SPD, ASD and ADHD. Continuous sensory integration therapy leads to good improvement in sensory issues, Funtional and academic skills. Sensory processing  issues also includes issues with fine motor skills.

Click the below link to learn about the fine motor skills and the activities to improve fine motor skills:- 

https://creatingchampians.blogspot.com/2021/04/fine-motor-activties-for-childern-with.html