Occupational Therapy/Sensory Integration

Occupational performance difficulties due to sensory modulation challenges or poor integration of sensation can result from difficulties in how the nervous system receives, organizes, and uses sensory information from the body and the physical environment for self-regulation, motor planning, and skill development. These problems impact self-concept, emotional regulation, attention, problem solving, behavior control, skill performance, and the capacity to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships. Occupational the-rapy or sensory integration services provided for clients experiencing problems processing and integrating sensations often use the principles of Ayres Sensory Integration®; however, specific approaches vary greatly depending on the person’s needs.