sensory integration intervention

The Use of Sensory Integration Interventions on Self-Stimulatory and Self-Injurious Behaviors: 

The Use of Sensory Integration Interventions on Self-Stimulatory and Self-Injurious Behaviors Cherese Carlson Miki Lee Christopher Nerona SPED 603

What is Sensory Integration?: 

What is Sensory Integration? “The neurological processes that organizes sensations from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. The spatial and temporal aspects of inputs from different sensory modalities are interpreted, associated, and unified. Sensory integration is information processing.” (Ayers)

Example of a Sensory Integration Room: 

Example of a Sensory Integration Room

Self-Stimulatory Behaviors: 

Self-Stimulatory Behaviors “Repetitive movements that serve no perceptible purpose in the environment” (Pfeiffer) Examples: Hand flapping Rapid tongue movement Vocalizations

Self-Injurious Behaviors : 

Self-Injurious Behaviors A form of self-stimulation that results in bodily harm Examples: Biting self Hitting self Poking self Head banging Hair pulling

Sensory Integration Intervention: 

Sensory Integration Intervention A program involving meaningful therapeutic activities based on the individual’s sensory needs Includes: Enhanced sensations Active participation Adaptive interactions

Sensory Needs: 

Sensory Needs General reactions Somatosensory Vestibular Proprioceptive

Appropriateness: 

Appropriateness All ages Individuals on the autism spectrum Antecedent for self-injurious behaviors

Changes in Behavior: 

Changes in Behavior When used as an antecedent, studies demonstrated that: Frequency of self-stimulatory and self-injurious behaviors decrease Individuals have higher occurrences of visual tracking, spatial orientation, and motor skills

Intervention Implementation: 

Intervention Implementation Utilize the sensory integration intervention as an antecedent Allow individual to select his or her own sensory tool Individualized treatment

Implementation: 

Implementation Training Functional analysis to determine sensory needs Utilizing “Sensory Integration Inventory - Revised” Materials required depends on the individual’s needs

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Examples of sensory tools commonly found in classrooms Body sock Weighted lap pad TheraPutty Therapy ball Ball pit Trampoline

Sensory Integration Inventory - Revised: 

Sensory Integration Inventory - Revised For individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages Uses the four categories of sensory needs: somatosensory, vestibular, proprioceptive, and general reactions

Additional Resources: 

Additional Resources Sensory Integration Therapy - Part Two: http://youtu.be/rfOov_bSwXg Occupational therapist Jean Davison discusses sensory integration therapy Vibration Tube Stops Mild Episode of Self Abuse in Autistic Person: http://youtu.be/xCnnUr_GP0I A mother demonstrates how her son’s self-injurious behavior stops with the use of a vibrating tube Occupational Therapy Practice: Pediatrics (Sensory Integration): http://youtu.be/qY_JKPt7spc Aki Funahashi shares his work as an occupational therapist for children with disabilities

References: 

References Ableworld. (2010). Theraputty [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.ableworld.co.uk/healthcare/exercise-therapy-hobbies/theraputty/ Baranek, G. T. (3003). Efficacy of sensory and motor interventions for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32 (5), 397-422. doi:10.1023/A.1020541906063 Bouncer Toys. (n.d.). Mono trampoline [Image]. Retrieved from http://funandfunction.com/mono-trampoline-p-754.html Collins, B. (2011). 5 back to school sensory strategies for teachers [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.nationalautismresourcesblog.com/category/uncategorized Edelson, S.M. (n.d.). Self-injurious behavior. Autism Research Institute: For Individuals Living with Autism . Retrieved from http://www.autism.com/ind_self-injurious_behavior.asp Flynn, K. (2011, September 7). The body sock for sensory integration [Image in web blog message]. Retrieved from http://tips4specialkids.com/2011/09/07/the-body-sock-for-sensory-integration/ Health Force. (n.d.). Pediatric rehabilitation: Sensory integration [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.healthforcevictoria.com/pediatric.asp Heep Hong Society. (2009). Yu Ming Centre [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.heephong.org/webprod/eng/center/detail/yu-ming-centre Kgaccount. (2010, January 2). Vibration tube stops mild episode of self abuse in autistic person [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCnnUr_GP0I Kidabilities, LLC. (2009). Resources [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.kidabilitiesflorida.com/resources.html

References: 

References Kinnealey, M., & Miller, L.J. (1993). Sensory integration/Learning disabilities. In H.L. Hopkins & H.D. Smith (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy (8 th Ed.) (pp. 474-489). Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippincott Co. Patel, M.R., Carr, J.E., Kim, C., Robles, A., & Eastridge, D. (2000). Functional analysis of aberrant behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement: Assessments of specific sensory reinforcers. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 21 (5), 393-407. doi:10.1016/S0891-4222(00)00051-2 Pfeiffer, B. A., Koenig, K., Kinnealey, M., Sheppard, M., & Henderson, L. (2011). Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: A pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65 (1), 76-85. doi:10.5014/ajot.2011.09205 Rehabmart. (2008, August 13). Sensory integration therapy – Part two [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfOov_bSwXg&feature=youtu.be Reisman, J. E., & Hanschu, B. (1999). Sensory Integration Inventory – Revised for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities – User’s Guide (2 nd ed.). Stillwater, MN: Pileated Press, LLC. Schafer, L. (n.d.). Schafer autism report: Supplement [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.sarnet.org/lib/SAR-ARIsup12v2.htm Smith, S.A., Press, B., Koenig, K.P., & Kinnealey, M. (2005). Effects of sensory integration intervention on self-stimulating and self-injurious behaviors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59 (4), 418-425. doi:10.5014/ajot.59.4.418 Sxyvee. (2011, August 1). Re: Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil [Image in web log message]. Retrieved from http://sxyvee.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/hear-no-evil-see-no-evil-speak-no-evil/ Traywick, K. (2008, October 15). My three sons: Oct occupational therapy pictures [Image in web blog message]. Retrieved from http://mythreesons9506.blogspot.com/2008/10/oct-occupational-therapy-pictures.html Uscosot. (2009, February 12). Occupational therapy practice: Pediatrics (sensory integration) [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY_JKPt7spc