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Infants and Toddlers are referred to Early Intervention due to developmental delays. While there are some instances where delays are ameliorated with intervention, many of the families we see may be at the very beginning of learning to understand their child's atypical developmental trajectory.
Sensory processing is one area assessed and considered by interventionists. Understanding how sensory processing impacts a child's ability to self regulate in areas such as sleep/wake cycles, tactile/oral processing, motor coordination etc.are all very important issues to be considered and addressed in providing holistic developmental care.
No matter the 'diagnosis,' many of the children referred for EI are referred to us ultimately due to 'what is, or isn't, happening in their brain.'
This deeper discussion of 'whole brain connectivity' and issues more commonly referred to as sensory processing in EI will be discussed in a more broad sense as they directly impact the child's developmental experience and growing sense of self. Issues of attachment, self efficacy, and the developing self will be considered.
In considering sensory processing and it's potential far reaching implications, we can help parents understand the impact of a strength based approach and the positive outcomes we strive to foster.
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