- equipment utilized: lyric swings, balance beams, climbing walls, trampolines
- specific devices: weighted vests, sensory brushes
- activities: sequenced movements 

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Treatment (and possible treatment) for Sensory Integration Dysfunction/Sensory Processing Disorder

Camarata, S., Miller, L. J., & Wallace, M. T. (2020). Evaluating Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Treatment: Issues and Analysis. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2020.556660

Treatment for Sensory Integration Dysfuction/Sensory Processing Disorder reference

SI/SP-T intervention procedures

Difficulties in modulating and integrating sensory input exacerbate ADHD, ASD, and disruptive behaviors, according to the SI/SP intervention approach. The approach focuses on contributions from the tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular symptoms. It is hypothesized that these systems contribute to core symptoms of ADHD, ASD, and disruptive behaviors. Similarly, it is posited that SI/SP intervention directly improves attentional, emotional, motoric, communication, and/or social skills/abilities. SI/SP intervention is largely implemented but does not yet have a strong evidence-base. Additional large-scale studies are needed.

SI/SP Intervention

Lambourne et al. (2010) wanted to see if acute exercise impacts sensory and executive processing tasks. The researchers measured the participants’ sensory sensitivity and their executive processing performance five times during the course of 40 min cycling at a moderate aerobic level and three times during a 30 min post-exercise period.

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