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…
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Research Update: Sensory Over-Responsivity as an Added Dimension in ADHD
Research and evidence for sensory integration and processing difficulties in ADHD
Neural Foundations of Ayres’ Sensory Integration.
Dr Susanne Smith Roley shared the draft of this with us when she teaching CLASI CASI M6 with ASI WISE in June. Lovely to see it in press and able to be shared! Thank you to all the authors! Just what’s needed to support practice. Read it here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/9/7/153/htm
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….
CPD on the Sofa: Early Experiences Shape Executive Function – (our own personal air traffic control system)
Executive function skills help us plan, focus attention, switch gears, and juggle multiple tasks—much like an air traffic control system at a busy airport. This downloadable paper provides a great way of explaining executive function to teachers and parents, drawing on the latest neuroscience and research in early development. The air-traffic analogy makes is a…
Resources Update: Sensory University
Sensory University offers discounted pricing on school supplies, special needs toys and equipment’s for autism. See and read more at sensoryuniversity.com/ We love the look of this great product for use at school… Desk Buddy- a Multi Textured Tactile Chewable Ruler This product may be a useful sensory strategy to help a child who constantly…
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.
When trauma occurs, the brain changes
Bessel A. van der Kolk M.D. is a clinical researcher who integrates developmental, neurobiological, psychodynamic and interpersonal aspects of the impact of trauma and it’s treatment. Learn a bit more from him about how perceptual changes happen because of trauma, and how this impacts on engaging with ordinary situations, focus as well as attention. Hear how this can impact…
Through The Senses
the senses for parents unplugged
Ayres’ Sensory Integration Evidence 