Sensory Integration

Children with sensory integration (SI) issues have difficulty processing everyday sensations. They also exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights. These articles will help you learn more about SI dysfunction and how you can help your child.

Articles
Learn about sensory integration and the therapies that are available.
What Is Sensory Integration?
Sensory Responsiveness
Sensory Responsiveness: What's Normal and What Isn't
Auditory Problems and Learning
Vision Problems
Taste and Smell Sensitivity
Your Child's Sensory Portrait
Your Child's Sensory Portrait Checklist
Occupational Therapy and Your Child
Common Developmental Delays
Movement and Body Awareness
Sensory Integration Issues: Getting Help
Sensory Responsiveness
Tactile Sensitivity

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From Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L and Nancy Peske. Copyright � 2005. Used by arrangement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

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