AUGUST 2020 The Therapy Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Helping You Get Back to Life
TREATING YOUR CHILD’S SENSORY ISSUES WITH PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Did You Know Both Physical and Occupational Therapy Can Benefit a Child with Sensory Issues?
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Sensory processing, defined: In order to understand why your child has developed a sensory processing issue and what that means, it is important to understand what exactly sensory processing is. There are typically four main categories that make up our sensory processing skills: • Proprioception. The term “proprioception” refers to one’s positional awareness of their body and its movements. Proprioception therapy works on strengthening certain areas of the body, especially the core, in order to improve positional awareness. • Interoception. The term “interoception” refers to one’s awareness and understanding of how their body feels. This can refer to physical feelings, such as feeling warm or cold, or emotional feelings, such as feeling happy or upset. An occupational therapist can help a child better understand and communicate their interoception, which can ease frustrations when trying to verbalize what they are feeling.
Certain symptoms of children living with sensory issues include:
• poor fine motor skills • sensitivity to clothing and fabrics • picky eater
• Resisting hugs • Frequently putting items in mouth • Hyperactivity • overly sensitive to sounds
If your child has been diagnosed with a sensory issue, or you think they may be living with one, Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists can help. To learn more about how our caring team of physical therapists and occupational therapists can help your child overcome a sensory issue, contact our office today.
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