We review evidence for cross-modal cortical re-organization in clinical populations with hearing loss. Cross-modal plasticity refers to the ability for an intact sensory modality (e.g., vision or somatosensation) to recruit cortical brain regions from a deprived sensory modality (e.g., audition) to carry out sensory processing. We describe evidence for cross-modal changes in hearing loss across...

For individuals with dual sensory and intellectual impairments, the lack of effective communication skills places severe limitations on their learning potential and sense of belonging. Educational intervention for this population has recognized the critical need to develop communication skills, yet the complexity of the individual's needs continues to plague progress. Unique needs and situation...

Background: Despite limited evidence, aquatic programming has the potential to be an ideal intervention for young children with disabilities because of its unique and dynamic properties. This study explored impact developmental play program in addressing sensory integration motor development needs as well on parental isolation.

EFFECTS OF ALTERNATIVE SEATING ON THE ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM by Hillary R. Tunstall June, 2009 Chair: Kathleen Row, Ph.D. Major Department: Students with sensory integration deficits may display a hyper or hyposensitivity to sensory information and lack the ability to modulate that input in socially appropriate ways. Therapy balls as a sensory integration intervention has s...

Occupational therapists commonly work with children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, and other developmental disorders. Although many of these children have difficulties with sensory integration, they also may have trauma or attachment disorders that may or may not be formally identified. Early childhood trauma includes early loss or lack of cons...

This systematic review aims to verify whether tools designed assess Ayres Sensory Integration constructs take into account the basic principles of current early childhood intervention approaches, namely family-centered approach, child and family routines, natural contexts. was based on a standard protocol constructed according Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statement ...

OBJECTIVE Using single-subject research design, the effects of an occupational therapy intervention emphasizing sensory integration with five preschool children with autism were examined. METHOD In the AB design, nonengagement, mastery play, and interaction were measured, using videotape clips of each child's free play in the preschool. Following a 3-week baseline, an occupational therapist p...

background: the aim of present study was to determine the influence of stress management on affective control and distress tolerance in mothers of children with sensory-motor disabilities. methods: this current study was a study with pretest-posttest and treatment group. the thirty mothers of children with sensory-motor disabilities were selected from sensory-motor disabilities center in qum by...