Sensory Integration Therapy

Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) is a type of therapy developed in the 1970s to treat children with sensory processing disorder. It is based on A. Jean Ayres's Sensory Integration Theory, which proposes that sensory-processing is linked to emotional regulation, learning, behavior, and participation in daily life. SIT aims to help individuals with sensory processing disorder to better integrate and process sensory information from their environment and body, leading to improved emotional regulation, learning, and behavior. With over 40 years of research and practice, SIT has become a widely recognized and respected approach to treating sensory processing disorder, with a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness. Today, SIT is used by occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals around the world to help individuals with sensory processing disorder to reach their full potential. According to the Sensory Processing Foundation, over 70% of children with autism spectrum disorder have sensory processing disorder, making SIT a critical component of their treatment plan. As research continues to emerge, SIT is likely to play an increasingly important role in the treatment of sensory processing disorder and related conditions.