Sensory integration is a specialty area of occupational therapy that
is based on over 40 years of theory and research. The term “sensory
integration” refers to:
- The way the brain organizes sensations for engagement in occupation
- A theory based on neuroscience that provides perspective for appreciating the sensory dimensions of human behavior
- A model for understanding the way in which sensation affects development
- Assessments
including standardized testing, systematic observation, and parent or
teacher interviews that identify patterns of sensory integration
dysfunction
- Intervention strategies that enhance information
processing, praxis, and engagement in daily life for individuals,
populations and organizations