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By providing sensory integration therapy, occupational therapists are able to supply the vital sensory input and experiences that children with SID need to grow and learn.
Sensory integration disorder (SID) is treatable with occupational therapy, but some alternative methods are emerging to complement the conventional methods used for SID.
Two sides of the coin, One they have to feel pressure, have to touch, or two, they don't like to be touch.. almost hurts..Many people with autism are also hypersensitive or under-sensitive to light, noise, and touch. They may be unable to stand the sound of a dishwasher, or, on the other extreme, need to flap and even injure themselves to be fully aware of their bodies. These sensory differences are sometimes called "sensory processing disorder" or "sensory processing dysfunction," and they may be treatable with sensory integration therapy.Sensory integration therapy is essentially a form of occupational therapy, and it is generally offered by specially trained occupational therapists
There are MANY different interventions for autism some examples are ABA (applied behavioral analysis) Speech therapy Sensory integration Occupational therapy Social skills training/ groups intensive interaction Service Dogs I am sure there are more but theses are some examples... -ASDogGeek
Charlotte Brasic Royeen has written: 'Sensory integration' -- subject(s): Sensation Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Therapy, Methods, Diagnosis, Sensory integration dysfunction, Autistic Disorder 'Leadership in interprofessional health education and practice' -- subject(s): Community health services, Congresses, Education, Professional, Interdisciplinary approach in education, Interprofessional Relations, Leadership, Professional education, Rural health services 'Federal Staff Directory 2004' 'Stroke'
Sensory deprivation, or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), is a technique by which sensory input (sound, light, smell, etc.) is minimized. This practice encourages an extremely deep level of relaxation.
Pre-occupational therapy is a group of classes that are taken at the university level before classes can begin for occupational therapy. A person taking classes in pre occupational therapy, can work as an occupational therapy assistant.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy was created in 1993.
American Occupational Therapy Association was created in 1917.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care was created in 1984.
Elizabeth Cara has written: 'Psychosocial occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation 'Psychosocial occupational therapy in clinical practice' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation
Marilyn B. Cole has written: 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational Therapy, Methods, Occupational therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Group psychotherapy, Social groups 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Group psychotherapy, Small groups, Social groups