Developmental Coordination Disorder and Sensory Intergration

Developmental Coordination Disorder and Sensory Intergration

What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)? Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by motor coordination that is below the expectations for the child’s age.1Difficulties with motor coordination are not caused...
What is Sensory Integration Treatment?

What is Sensory Integration Treatment?

Now that we have some background and understanding of Sensory Integration, we explore treatment options in this week’s post. Sensory Integration Treatment Occupational therapists trained in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI®) use purposeful activities, specialized...
Identifying Sensory Integration Difficulties

Identifying Sensory Integration Difficulties

Last week we had a look at what Sensory Integration is, and what Sensory Integration problems are on a neurological level.  In this post we examine how they present in the child, at home or in the classroom, and how they are identified by occupational therapists.  It...
Information is Power, Integration is Ability

Information is Power, Integration is Ability

Welcome to the very first post on our blog.  Through these posts, the South African Institute of Sensory Integration intends to share accurate information with the public and dispel myths.  When we have accurate information we are empowered to help those who have...