Are there any effective therapies for sensory integration disorder?
On One Hand: Patient Can Follow Sensory DietA sensory diet refers to a plan to introduce various forms of environmental stimuli to train the senses to take in and handle the information that the person is being exposed to more appropriately. This involves trial and error. For example, if a child enjoys jumping from high areas, find a way for him to do this safely by providing things that he can jump from without fear of getting hurt. If a child constantly puts everything in his mouth, offer things such as chewing sticks that are safer for him to put in his mouth.On the Other: Drawbacks of Sensory DietSometimes a sensory diet can do the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish. A sensory diet may encourage negative behaviors instead of alleviating them. For example, a child may react in a negative way, such as a temper tantrum, if they can’t spend more time in their sensory play area. Some children may exhibit a negative behavior to get the sensory device they are craving. For exam
