Ayres (1972), and more recently Parham et al. (2011) in their Fidelity Measure, reminded practitioners that therapy based on the principles of sensory integration theory is set in the context of play. But creating playful therapy can be difficult. Further, not all play meets the criteria for sensory integrative therapy. In this session, we will explore play from the perspective of sensory integration theory and examine ways to create play in therapy by consciously adjusting the various elements that comprise play.

Speaker(s):
Anita C Bundy, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA