Sensory Integration Approaches explores the impact of sensory processing challenges on academic success, particularly for students with learning disabilities.
It examines how sensory integration therapy, a set of techniques designed to address sensory sensitivities, can significantly improve educational outcomes.
The book highlights the crucial link between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and common learning disabilities like dyslexia and ADHD, noting that unaddressed sensory issues can lead to frustration and underachievement.
Understanding sensory integration is presented as a vital component in supporting students' ability to focus and learn effectively.
The book progresses systematically, beginning with the foundational principles of sensory integration and the identification of SPD.
It then details specific sensory integration techniques, such as sensory diets and environmental modifications, demonstrating their application through real-world case studies.
The final section analyzes research findings that support the use of sensory integration interventions, providing practical strategies for educators, therapists, and parents.
By integrating perspectives from education, occupational therapy, and psychology, this book offers a holistic understanding of how sensory processing impacts learning and proposes practical, interdisciplinary strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.
