Sensory Integration Therapy for Autistic Children

For the purposes of our Business & Professional Writing class my group and I chose the topic of Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) for children with Autism to focus on. Specifically, we chose to focus on the benefits that SIT could provide for this specific and unique group of individuals.

Initially, I did not know exactly what SIT was or even involved. From our research, I have come to understand that SIT takes into account the way the brain separates sensations and tries to understand how sensations may have an impact on development according to Parham and Mailloux (2001).

It is particularly important for Occupational Therapists to implement SIT when possible to ensure that each individual who can benefit, will. It takes much patience and practice to initiate SIT and other therapists may not have the ability or training to take on such strenuous tasks. Using SIT for as many children as possible could be instrumental in helping children with autism deal with their environment more efficiently.



How to Help Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Using Specialty Toys, Resources, and Equipment. Sensory Fun.  Retrieved from http://sensoryfun.com/how_to_help_children_sensory_processing_disorder.asp

Parham, D., & Mailloux, Z. (2001). Sensory Integration, In J. Case-Smith (Ed.), Occupational therapy for children (pp. 329-381). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.