Occupational Therapy Services

Sensory Integration Dysfunction and Treatment

Sensory integration dysfunction is a term used to define difficulties processing information taken in through our senses. This condition often results in diminished abilities to complete basic, daily life functions, such as dressing, grooming, socializing, and mobility. It is a complex neurological disorder, and is manifested by difficult decoding and interpreting sensory information.

Treatment at BRW is provided by an occupational therapist. It involves stimulating the senses in many different ways to lessen the effects of sensory integration dysfunction.

Occupational Therapy Services for Children

Children with special needs often demonstrate delays and deficits in their abilities to complete daily living activities. These deficits impact their ability to participate in their roles as students, sons or daughters, siblings, and playmates. The occupational therapist will complete a comprehensive and individualized evaluation to determine the child’s specific needs, and will design a treatment plan to address the deficits. Treatment will then occur on a consistent basis, addressing the deficit areas, and working closely with the child and family to achieve as much independence in these areas as possible.

Occupational Therapy Services Treatment may focus on:

• Activities of Daily Living (dressing, toileting, grooming)
• Sensory Processing/Integration
• Eating and Feeding Skills
• Developmental Stimulation
• Visual Motor/Perceptual Skills
• Handwriting Skills
• Fine Motor Skills