Education is a primary childhood occupation. Dysfunction in sensory processing can make it challenging for children to succeed in school. School-based occupational therapy (SBOT) services address these differences through sensory-based interventions. Limited research exists to support the use of sensory-based interventions in school-based…

Student well-being is an increasing area of concern within higher education and one of the biggest causes of attrition. This study sought to investigate the potential for sensory modulation strategies as an approach to support student well-being and engagement in studies through an action research project. Sixteen second-year occupational therapy…

Strategies to support children's participation when their sensory needs are not met are misunderstood and not sufficiently supported by scientific evidence. However, early childhood educators who work with autistic children in an inclusive setting need support to understand these reactions and implement effective strategies to promote their…

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have sensory processing difficulties, which impact their participation in daily occupations. This pilot study investigated a newly developed "Ready to Learn and Play" sensory regulation framework for addressing sensory regulation challenges for individuals with ASD in a school…

This article advocates for a conceptualization of occupational therapy service delivery and intervention for students with sensory integration and processing challenges which improves occupational participation and performance within the educational setting. By offering a full continuum of service delivery options through multi-tiered systems of…

Aim: The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the role of sensory-based intervention in school-based occupational therapy. The research questions are: 1. How do school-based occupational therapists (OTs) describe the role of sensory-based intervention (SBI) in an educational setting? 2. Which current practice trends influence…

This article is adapted from "Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health: Nurturing Self-Regulation in Infants and Young Children--A thoroughly revised and updated version of Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in Infants and Toddlers" (ZERO TO THREE, 2022). This book was written for a broad multidisciplinary audience of service…

Occupational therapists are continuously challenged to keep up with current concepts, theories, and research related to their specific area of practice. This review will highlight research related to the concepts of sensory integration and sensory processing as well as helpful websites, books and apps, in an attempt to facilitate a better…

There has been a rise in autistic pupils in the mainstream classroom. Teachers have often reported frustration caused by a lack of training on managing autistic pupils' presentations. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an online training programme comprising the main paradigms and resources of the Zones of Regulation™…

The purpose of this study was to compare the sensory-processing patterns of preterm and term children at 6 years of age. The sensory profile (SP; W. Dunn, 1999) was used to evaluate sensory-processing patterns. We compared the section and factor SP scores of 118 preterm children with those of 158 term children at 6 years of age. Preterm children…

The impact of Sensory Processing Difficulties across a range of Special Educational Needs is well researched. More recently, the impact on children's mental health and well-being, linked with anxiety, depression and self-injurious behaviours, have redirected international research to consider the holistic benefits of sensory provision, for those…

Ten years after the author first wrote in "Montessori Life" about the challenges of identifying, diagnosing, and treating sensory processing disorder (SPD) in young children many of the same difficulties remain. The good news is that more people know about sensory integration (SI) and SPD than ever before. The bad news? Little has been…

This systematic review evaluates current evidence for using sound-based interventions (SBIs) to improve educational participation for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration. Databases searched included CINAHL, MEDLINE Complete, PsychINFO, ERIC, Web of Science, and Cochrane. No studies explicitly measured participation-level…

Social skills and sensory processing were examined in 91 homeless or poor housed preschool children. The Social Skills Rating Scale measured children's social skills/behavior problems and the Short Sensory Profile measured sensory and behavioral responses. Children who were poor housed had better social skills, fewer problem behaviors and better…

Occupational therapists treat children with sensory processing and behavioral concerns, however, little information exists on how these issues affect parent participation. This pilot study examined the sensory processing and behaviors of toddlers with developmental delays and correlated these with parents' perceived ability to participate in…