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Sensory Integration Therapy (SI):
Based on the work of Jean Ayres, an American
occupational therapist, SI examines individuals’ sensory
processing systems. Activities focus on the sensory modalities
of touch, taste, movement, visual, smell and auditory input.
SI includes the use of weighted vests and blankets, deep
pressure, exploring the texture of objects and particular
movements. Many autobiographical accounts of individuals
with autism report disordered sensory experiences. These
can be extreme sensitivities and/or under reactions to sensory
input.
Websites
Sensory Integration International: The Ayres
Clinic
http://home.earthlink.net/~sensoryint
Sensory Integration
http://www.comeunity.com/disability/sensory_integration
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/9021/sid.html
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction in Young Children
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/fall97/sensory.htm
A sample sensory diet
http://www.mindspring.com/~dgn/sensory.htm
Books
A parent's guide to understanding sensory
integration (1991). Torrance, CA: Sensory Integration
International
Anderson, Elizabeth & Emmons, Pauline
(1996). Unlocking the mysteries of sensory integration.
Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Ayres, A. Jean (1979). Sensory integration
and the child. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services
Bissell, J; Fisher J & Patricia Polcyn
(1988). Sensory motor handbook: a guide for implementing
and modifying activities in the classroom. Torrance, CA:
Sensory Integration International
Huebner, Ruth A (2001) Autism: a sensorimotor
approach to management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen
Kranowitz, Carol (1988) The out-of-sync child:
recognizing and coping with sensory integration dysfunction.
New York, Berkley Publishing Group
Myles, B S (2000) Asperger syndrome and sensory
issues. Shawnee Mission, KA, Autism Asperger Publishing
Company
Trott, Maryann Colby (1993) SenseAbilities:
understanding sensory integration. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill
Builders
Wilbarger, Patricia & Wilbarger, Julia
L (1991) Sensory defensiveness in children aged 2-12: an
intervention guide for parents and other caretakers. Santa
Barbara, CA: Avanti Educational Programs
Research
Articles
Baranck, G T (2002) "Efficacy of sensory
and motor interventions for children with autism" Journal
of Autism and Developmental Disorders Vol 32 (5) pp 397-422
Cook, D G (1991) "A sensory approach
to the treatment and management of children with autism"
Focus on Autistic Behavior Vol 5 (6)
Dawson, G & Watling R (2000) "Interventions
to facilitate auditory, visual and motor integration in
autism: a review of the evidence" Journal of Autism
and Developmental Disorders Vol 30 (5) pp 415-421
Fertel-Dayly, D (2001) "Effects of a
weighted vest on attention and self-stimulatory behaviors
in preschoolers with pervasive developmental disorders"
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol 55 (6) pp 629-640
Goldstein H (2000) "Commentary: intervention
to facilitate auditory, visual and motor integration: "Show
me the data" Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Vol 30 (5) pp 423-425
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