Sensory Integration Therapy Part One- What is it?

[tlvailco]

My 7yo son has SPD, ADHD, and aspergers. Our basement is full of sensory toys like, swings, ropes to climb and swing, rock climbing wall, ball pit, tunnel, huge soft building blocks, gym mat, trampoline, karate kick bags, and blankets. Everyone in the neighborhood likes to come over and play,,, that helps with his social awkwardness as well. Point being,,, he has come a long way. Sure,, he will always be quirky, but very high functioning. Did I mention how smart he is??

[UniquePrintsTherapy]

Great S.I. video.. check ours out on our channel :)

[maymay195]

I have High Functioning Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. I had therapy when I was 7 yrs old (20 yrs old now going on 21) and the therapy I feel improved the symptoms of my High Functioning Autism a great deal. I learned how to self calm and therefore getting rid of most if not all of my meltdown. The therapy brought me back from a severe meltdown in which I dissociated, because of the sensory overload. I feel that they go together, but I guess if they don't have SPD then SPT won't help.

[Albertwildhorseshoer]

I am getting double vocal feedback at different locations in the entire video. If I click on the pause button I get to hear a single audio but see no video. This has happened on each video I have clicked on at this site. I don't think that it is my computer, just wanted to give you a heads up incase it is on your end. Tanya

[wolfyknight]

for those that ask if it works, it works if the problem is a sensory issue. Just because they have autism doesn't mean they have sensory processing disorder. If you don't have SPD, SI really will not change anything. but for those who DO have SPD, SI can work miracles.

[sportsphotogirl]

My daughter is 3 and a half and we believe she has SPD. I was interested to see what OT do. I am awaiting my referral from her Pediatrician. Thanks!

[gabyta0507]

Does it really work?, I have read several studies saying that SI does not work in children with autism

[dovey0]

@gabyta0507 we are studying SI in clinical counseling 2 ... its known as a controversial therapy because most studies that have been done have shown no difference in children that have been in SI therapy. The empirically supported treatment for autism would be ABA (applied behavior analysis). There have been many studies that show ABA is successful with children with autism. Lovaas has done a lot of studies with ABA if you would like to look up his results.

[gabyta0507]

@dovey0 Yes, Im actually an Instructor therapist and all that, Im a pro ABA.

Im a mexican who went to study to Canada. I know that USA and Canada are in love with ABA, and have made several studies that support it.

But then I came back to Mexico, where they use SI, I dont think we have made any studies about it, but I talked to therapists and such and they told me it works it works, specially for children who dont like to be touched.

Im really doubtful since from what I studied says the

[gabyta0507]

@dovey0 opposite, so Im trying to open my mind, that it may actually works, i would like to hear a person who believes in it and supports it, to see his/her ideas.

But thanks for your ansewer.

[gianmhel]

how can i use this therapy for my son he is 4 years old and he still cannot sit and even chew his food well. he's diagnosed as GDD and at this point his seizures are still uncontrolled.

[rprimeau95]

what about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? is SI effective?

[kendass]

I'm OT from Barcelona and now I'm learning Sensory Integration, and this video helps me a lot. I don't know much English, but I understand very well the video, so congratulations for your explanations and your great job.

[ot4kidz]

awesome!

[olddragon36]

Video is great. Very clear explanations on what the kind of activities you do. I'm wanting to become a O.T and I like to watch and see the kind of things O.T's do. Thanks

[anitaprendushi]

This is so good. Thanks so much for it.

[4545OPOP]

cool

[dinkaba11]

i have sensory integration dysfunction

[b00kin]

Thank you a bunch. Mom of 5 year old Asperger's child. Thanks a bunch. I'm sending this to Grammy too.

[thelasttime12345678]

great video... I´m O.T, and this is the best...

[NammySuzanne]

Thank you for this educational explanation of what you are doing and why you are doing it. It is extremely helpful to me as the grandmother of a child who needs this type of assistance. Our society is blessed to have people like you dedicating their time and knowledge to help our darling little children.