Pain and sensory integration difficulties including sensory sensitivity are thought to be features in many disorders including CFS/ME and hyper mobility. Recent research and evidence is exploring the links. Abstract “Sensory modulation disorder (SMD) affects sensory processing across single or multiple sensory systems. The sensory over-responsivity (SOR) subtype of SMD is manifested clinically as a…
Tag: Psychiatry
Research Update: Sensory Over-Responsivity as an Added Dimension in ADHD
Research and evidence for sensory integration and processing difficulties in ADHD
AOTA Article: Trauma and OT
Many Occupational Therapists using a sensory integration approach in their clinical practice have worked productively and mindfully with children, adults and older adults with trauma. Our unique education and training facilitates our practice in a range of settings- schools, mental health settings and hospitals, where as a profession we are tasked to address barriers to…
Autism and Homelessness: Why does it matter to OT’s? And it should!
Although today I was sent a copy of a link to an article entitled “First significant study on autism and homelessness”, this is not the first I have known about the increased risk of homelessness in those with Autism or ways that as a profession Occupational Therapy can offer something to help reduce this risk….
Resources for Practice in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care: improving self-regulation to eliminate control and restraint aka TMAV
Resources for Practice: Reducing use of control and restraint in mental health.
Ayres’ Sensory Integration Evidence 