55 Date updated: 25.08.2023 next review: 24.09.2024 • Supporting with structure and routines • Contribute to and liaise with the wider MDT • Providing consultation to support staff, families and external agencies • Outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met The therapy team uses Ayres sensory Integration. Occupational therapy using sensory integration is designed to improve sensory processing and integration as a basis for enhancing successful participation in daily occupations (Parham & Maillowx, 2001). The term sensory integration relates to theory, a neurological process, and an intervention approach. Sensory integration is an innate neurobiological process and refers to the integration and interpretation of sensory stimulation from the environment by the brain. Sensory integrative dysfunction may produce varying degrees of problems in development, information processing, and behaviour. There are four categories of sensory integration problems: 1. Sensory modulation problems 2. Sensory discrimination and perceptual problems 3. Vestibular bilateral functional problems 4. Praxis problems Sensory integration therapy aims to help children and young people by exposing them to sensory stimulation in a structured, repetitive way. Over time, the brain will adapt and allow kids to process and react to sensations more efficiently and will provide improvements with self-regulation, motor skills, and praxis. We are aware of the array of sensory needs here at Overley Hall School. We are committed to continuing the development of our sensory facilities. Ensuring we can provide for those sensory seekers and for those who avoid. Our school has outdoor sensory equipment such as our ground floor trampoline. Our soft play area with sensory integration swings provides the perfect setting for occupational therapy and speech and language development. Our multipurpose sensory lodge is ideal for those who wish to relax, for those who wish to experience recreated scenarios (aided by programmable equipment), and is a fabulous place to enhance learning (Roseann et al, 2004). We ensure all children have the opportunity to go for a weekly swim and for those who benefit most, additional sessions are available.
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