Have you ever considered the influence of culture on sensory sensitivities? Does being from a different country or upbringing influence sensory preferences? One would assume the answer is yes but definitive differences would be hard to categorize. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on a cross cultural comparison of sensory behaviors in children […]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published a retrospective study on sensory processing, problem behavior, adaptive behavior and cognition in 42 preschoolers with autism. The results indicated the following: a significant relationship between degree of sensory processing impairment and level of problem behavior a weak relationship between sensory processing and adaptive behavior level of sensory […]
Here is a wonderful, FREE, booklet that you can download for children with autism who will be visiting the dentist. It offers many sensory tips so it is also beneficial for children with sensory processing disorder. It includes tips for oral hygiene, sensory modifications, behavior modifications, sequence picture cards and social stories. You can find […]
A recent study in the Journal of Pain Research researched how children with growing pains responded to various sensory inputs. Thirty three children, ages 5-12, with a history of growing pains underwent sensory response testing to touch, dynamic brush, cold, vibration, and deep pressure applied to limb and abdominal sites. The results indicated that children […]
With Spring upon us, why not get children started with some gardening. Gardening offers children excellent sensory motor exploration. Think of all the senses that are involved in gardening: Tactile – touching the rough seeds, feeling the dry dirt, experiencing cold, wet mud, handling the soft fuzz of a green bean or the smooth skin […]
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Research was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders to determine if sensory overresponsivity (SOR) impacts the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis in children with ADHD. Twenty four children with ADHD were divided into two groups (SOR and nonSOR) based on the Sensory Overresponsivity Inventory. The control group was 24 children without ADHD. Salivary cortisol samples […]
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities has published a research article on the effects of weighted vests on the engagement of children with developmental delays and autism. Three participants (who had previously worn weighted vests) were observed in three different conditions – no vest, vest with no weight and vest with 5% of body […]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on the sensory processing of children (3-10 years old) who experienced a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Sensory Profiles were completed on a random sample of 20 children with TBI. The results showed “behaviors outside the typical range in all sections of the Sensory Profile […]
This will be the first post of a series on simple multisensory lessons. Traditionally, a classroom lesson is delivered as verbal or written material. The student relies on auditory and/ or visual input to understand the concepts. The student is expected to sit for extended periods of time and remain on task. For many of […]