Sensory Integration Therapy | Sensory Seeking

Sensory Integration (SI) therapy, pioneered by A. Jean Ayres in the 1960s and 70s, is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals with sensory processing difficulties. It focuses on how the nervous system receives, organizes, and responds to sensory information from the body and the environment. Therapists use playful, goal-directed activities tailored to the individual's specific sensory needs, aiming to improve their ability to participate in daily life activities. This can include challenges with motor skills, attention, behavior, and emotional regulation. The core principle is to provide just-right sensory challenges that help the brain adapt and develop more effective responses.