{"id":1550,"date":"2020-02-05T11:06:40","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T11:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2020-02-05T11:06:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T11:06:40","slug":"tips-tools-to-help-with-various-autism-sensory-processing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/tips-tools-to-help-with-various-autism-sensory-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips &#038; Tools To Help With Various Autism Sensory Processing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the brain interprets information received by the senses, the process is known as sensory integration. The senses include vision, sound, taste, smell. touch\/body awareness, gravitational pull, and motor movement. Many children develop sensory integration when they indulge in childhood activities. But those with autism and other neurological disorders are not able to develop it. This sensory integration disorders can develop into behavioural and learning difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sensory integration therapy for autism<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0can initiate the process of sensory stimulations in children and adults with simple but effective normal activities. Over time, their brains adapt to process sensory stimulations more capably.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sensory Integration Therapy For Autism<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment to improve the sensory issue is accomplished by the means of strategies with a set goal. For the therapy, the therapist selects sensory tools that are preferred for all age groups. These sensory products are effective for sensory processing for individuals with special needs. The equipment and accessories are tested for safety, durability, and fun! Various accessories and equipment involved in a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/diy-sensory-activities-for-your-child-with-autism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sensory integration therapy for autism<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0are categorized based on sensory needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sound\/ Hearing (Audio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist may recommend auditory sensory products applicable for use at home and school. Some of the most widely used products include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headphones\/earplugs to deal with an excessive noise blast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drums of different sizes and boom whackers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sense Of Smell (Olfactory)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scents or aromas help us identify food and flowers and also stimulate our memory. Therapists include products that kindle the olfactory sense in children like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scented pencils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scented markers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scented dough<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual products can reduce the exertion on the eyes. They help individuals to stay focused and calm while minimizing visual overload. The visual accessories apt for\u00a0<\/span><strong>sensory integration therapy<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light projectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mazes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquid toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water beads<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Touch (tactile)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment that produces deep pressure on the body help stimulate tactile receptors, which in turn releases serotonin in the brain. This function is beneficial in improving the behaviour in individuals by calming their aggression. Some of the tactile sensory products are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ball pit balls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp massagers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back scratchers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Do Sensory Products Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with autism having sensory processing disorder can benefit from tools and accessories. Sensory toys can be easily integrated into the daily routine of children. Therapists recommend toys of various shapes and sizes. These toys include hand toys, cubes, rings, and spinners. They engage the minds and enhance concentration in a fun and enjoyable way.\u00a0<\/span><strong>Sensory integration therapy\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with playful equipment can allow the children to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay calm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay focused for a long time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As they experience less frustration they improve their sensory skills.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/diy-sensory-activities-for-your-child-with-autism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sensory integration therapy for autism<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0promotes mental development to build strong neuro-connections. This promotes normal processing and responding to sensory information by the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, some vital benefits of including tools in sensory integration therapy are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building nerve connections in the brain for handling learning tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the development of cognitive skills, motor skills, and boost communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving social interaction skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calming aggression and depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping children to recognize sensory qualities like sticky, rough, wet, dry, cold and hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the brain interprets information received by the senses, the process is known as sensory integration. The senses include vision, sound, taste, smell. touch\/body awareness, gravitational pull, and motor movement. 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