October 17, 2008, Newsletter Issue #113: Sensory Integration
Tip of the Week
Many individuals who have autism are faced with significant sensory problems. Basically, they don't know which sensory input to block out and which sensory input to process. The sensory dysfunction affects all five senses and can significantly interfere with the individual's ability to attend to tasks. It also is a factor in some behavior problems.
Sensory integration activities are designed to help the student process sensory input. By presenting the sensations systematically.
There are a plethora of sensory integration activities that can yield great results. The child can sit in a bean bag chair and the parent can hug the chair around the child. Hugging large stuffed animals or bouncing on a exercise ball are great activities as well.
The child can put his hands in a container full of beads looking for larger items hidden withing the tactile elements. Many children love to swing on a swing set or catch bubbles. Any of these activities help the child focus his attention on specific sensory input.
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