Sensory Integration & Processing
Occupational therapy practitioners play a central role in identifying and addressing sensory integration and processing challenges with clients across the lifespan. OTPs collaborate with clients, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized sensory interventions, supporting people's participation in desired activities in home, school, and community settings.
Resources to support occupational therapy practice
Everyday Evidence Podcast
From Focus Group to Chicken Nugget with Dr. Britt St. John
Everyday Evidence Podcast
Ready to Learn and Play Sensory Regulation Framework
Advocacy
Incorporate sensory integration and processing advocacy into your everyday practice.
AOTA Special Interest Section
Sensory Integration & Processing SIS
SIPSIS members focus on the neurobiological, sensory, and praxis foundations of occupation and play for individuals with disabilities, across the lifespan.
AOTA Press and related assessments
Browse the following resources from AOTA
- Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Individuals with ASD (Ch. 32, Autism) from Autism Across the Lifespan 4th Edition
- Clinician's Guide for Implementing Ayres Sensory Integration: Promoting Participation for Children with Autism
- Asher's Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools, 4th Ed.
- AOTA Quality Toolkit