Ayres Sensory Integration
Learn about Ayres Sensory Integration, an occupational therapy approach that helps individuals with sensory processing challenges.
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Commonly asked questions
The four levels of sensory integration refer to the hierarchical development stages through which sensory processing skills evolve, starting from basic sensory awareness and progressing to complex, goal-directed behaviors. These levels include sensory modulation, sensory discrimination, praxis (motor planning), and perceptual-motor skills.
Yes, Ayres Sensory Integration intervention is considered an evidence-based practice, supported by numerous studies and systematic reviews that demonstrate its effectiveness in improving sensory processing and adaptive behaviors in individuals with sensory integration challenges.
Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) can be neurodiversity affirming when applied with respect for individual differences and strengths, focusing on enhancing sensory systems processing in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.
The sensory integration model, developed by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, is a framework that explains how the brain processes sensory information to produce appropriate adaptive responses, emphasizing the importance of sensory experiences in development and behavior.
