Kareen Robbins

Historically, implementing sensory integration constructs with occupational therapy services in the school setting has been challenging. Recent research suggests sensory integration (Ayres SI ®) interventions, with teacher consultation, can improve school performance and the participation of students in their educational environment. The challenge of providing sensory integration in the school setting can be transformed into opportunities to support learning and successful outcomes for children

Research confirms that the vestibular system and sensory integration interventions directly impact language and literacy. Sensory Integration Intervention will facilitate language comprehension and expression. (Ayres & Mailloux, 1981) There is an increase in spontaneous verbal language after vestibular input. (Magrun, 1981) Vestibular stimulation activities are effective in improving language among children with ADHD. (Jegadeesan, 2020) The results of our study allow us to conclude that...

A just-right challenge is when an activity is adapted so that it is not too difficult or feels unachievable, but not too easy that it’s not beneficial. Use a person's existing strengths and abilities to tailor interventions to create opportunities for skill development. This may also be the type of sensory input, the intensity and duration of the sensory input as well as the complexity of motor movements. When a child meets a just-right challenge, they achieve a new skill. This new skill is...