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I definately think it is worth trying. I guess I shouldn't be but i am suprised that his OT is not already trained in sensory integration. It's a shame that you will have to pay for this therapy but if you have the money it is definately worth it!!! Oh and what about insurance? Will your insurance pay for it? I ask because mine does. You have probably already checked it out but I thought i would ask just in case you haven't. But YES definately worth it!!!
Karrie
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The OT he goes to now, if paid for, and I love her! But she explained that at this centre, they are not specialized in sensory stuff.. She is bringing me a bunch of things to borrow and bring home tomorrow, and is going to set up some techniques, but says she is now trained to do it in its *truest form* what ever that mean! LOL
Danielle Looking on the net for something else I came across this........... maybe it might be helpful? http://www.autism-options.com/Hi, Riley's dx started as Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and I don't know where we'd be without all the therapy we started back then (6 1/2 yrs ago)...by all means get the evaluation! Sometimes insurance will cover it, ours was the same, about 2x week...but it really helped him a lot!
He only gets ST and OT now, but the first 2 years of OT were focused on sensory integration. (now it's pretty generalized) But what a blessing it was, we noticed improvements in the first two months.
Good luck to you and Daniel!
~Lesley
Do you think it is worth trying? I know not one therapy works for all children, but if you have any good/bad info..I would love to hear it!
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I definately think it is worth trying. I guess I shouldn't be but i am suprised that his OT is not already trained in sensory integration. It's a shame that you will have to pay for this therapy but if you have the money it is definately worth it!!! Oh and what about insurance? Will your insurance pay for it? I ask because mine does. You have probably already checked it out but I thought i would ask just in case you haven't. But YES definately worth it!!!
Karrie
Also...I just picked up the book "the Out-of-Sync-Child Has Fun" and so far I really like it. Riley's OT suggested it so I can try to keep him up during the summer when he doesn't get any ST or OT. Lots of diff't activities you can do at home and it really explains well which of the senses each activity works on and why....and it covers everything!Danielle MOST kids on the spectrum have sensory issues.... there are so many different things you can do to address them including weighted vests, gloves, shoe pads, blankets etc.
Here is some sensory info... personally I think I might ask about haveing a sensory profile done and seeing where the troubles are and then if you are able implementing thing yourself at home.
Sensory Integration - Must Read
How to know if its sensory / What to do
Sensory Defensiveness & Sensory Diet
Sensory Integration & Teaching Strategies
Sensory Integrative related feeding probs
here are some catalogs where you can purchase some things to help address sensory issues and other things
http://www.otawatertown.com/resources.html
http://www.pfot.com/ShowProducts.php?interest=Sensory
http://www.specialkidszone.com/
http://www.beyondplay.com/index.htm
http://www.theraproducts.com/index
http://www.specialneedstoys.com/
http://www.superduperinc.com/catalog.htm
Does anyone here have an experience with sensroy integration. Owens OT told me about a SI clinic, and wants to get him in. His sensory issues for movement and touch are quite bad, and that is inhibiting him from sitting still and learning. I found it is a 2 year wait.
I talked yesterday to a private clinic that charges an hour...he would be seen once a week for an hour. I am having an assessment done, and hope to start it soon. I think it would really help him.
Do you think it is worth trying? I know not one therapy works for all children, but if you have any good/bad info..I would love to hear it!
thanks, Danielle