Sensory Integration Topics for Parents

Zoe Mailloux OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA created several short papers that were published as "parent pages" in a newsletter that was read by parents and professionals interested in sensory integration. They are provided below as free downloadable PDFs with the intent to assist anyone interested in understanding or sharing information about sensory integration.

Included on the bottom of this page is a resource that shares about the evaluation CLASI trains therapists to use. The purpose of the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) is to provide a valid and reliable set of tests for assessing key sensory integration functions that underlie learning, behavior, and participation. The EASI measures sensory perception, postural/ocular/bilateral motor integration, praxis, and sensory reactivity, in a manner that minimizes the influences of culture, language comprehension, and prior experience. The EASI tests are designed for children 3-12 years of age and will be made available to appropriately trained professionals, in a low-cost and accessible format.

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CLASI Parent Resource: Discover Proprioception: A Hideen Sense
CLASI Parent Resource: The vestibular system: Why is it so critical?
CLASI Parent Resource: Tactile defensiveness" Some people are more sensitive.
CLASI Parent Resource: How can ordinary movement be scary?
CLASI Parent Resource: Understanding Praxis: How we develop the ability to plan and execute actions
CLASI Parent Resource: Visual Perception" What do we see through the mind's eye?
CLASI Parent Resource: Explore the sense of touch