Sensory Integration Treatment for Children

Helping Kids Thrive Through Therapy 

What is Sensory Integration Therapy?

Sensory Integration Therapy is a specialized approach designed to help children who experience challenges in processing sensory information. These challenges can impact daily activities, social interactions, and learning. This therapy focuses on providing children with structured and playful sensory experiences to improve their ability to respond appropriately to the environment. It's particularly effective for children with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

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How Do Our Sensory Systems Work?

Our sensory systems provide critical information about the world and our bodies, enabling us to move, communicate, and engage with our surroundings. These systems work together to ensure we can process and respond to sensory input appropriately. Here's a breakdown:

  • The Five Basic Senses:

    • Sight (Visual System): Processes information about light, color, and spatial awareness.
    • Hearing (Auditory System): Interprets sound patterns and direction.
    • Touch (Tactile System): Helps us feel texture, pressure, pain, and temperature.
    • Taste (Gustatory System): Identifies flavors and potential hazards in food.
    • Smell (Olfactory System): Detects scents, which are closely linked to memory and emotion.

  • Additional Sensory Systems:

    • Vestibular System: Governs balance and spatial orientation by detecting movement and head position through inner ear sensors.
    • Proprioceptive System: Provides awareness of body position and movement using input from muscles and joints.
    • Interoceptive System: Monitors internal sensations like hunger, thirst, and the need for rest or bathroom breaks
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What Happens When Sensory Processing is Disrupted? 

For some children, the brain struggles to interpret and organize sensory input effectively. This can lead to:

Hyperresponsivity: Overreacting to stimuli, such as covering ears during loud noises or avoiding certain textures. 

Hyporesponsivity: Underreacting, often appearing withdrawn or unaware of surroundings

Sensory-Seeking Behaviors: Craving intense sensory input, like spinning, crashing into objects, or chewing on items. 

Why Sensory Integration Therapy Matters 

Improves Daily Functioning:  Enhances motor skills, attention span, and emotional regulation.

Boosts Social Skills:  Helps children interact more comfortably with peers and family.

Increases Confidence: Promotes independence by overcoming sensory challenges. 

How Does Sensory Integration Treatment Work?

Therapy sessions are tailored to each child’s needs and may include: 

  • Swinging and Spinning:

    Helps balance and coordination by targeting the vestibular system.

  • Deep Pressure Activities:

    Provides calming input through the proprioceptive system, reducing anxiety.


  • Obstacle Courses:

    Develops motor planning, problem-solving, and spatial awareness.

  • Tactile Play:

    Encourages exploration and desensitization through textures and materials.

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Understanding how sensory systems work and addressing any challenges can transform your child’s daily life. If you think your child could benefit from sensory integration therapy, don’t wait! Our team is here to help them achieve their fullest potential. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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