Sensorimotor themes

Last week I went to a workshop on Sensorimotor issues in children which was presented by Jenny Clark, OTR,/L, BCP.  I got some great information that I would like to share with parents. As infants we learn about our surroundings through sensory experiences. Therefore, sensory experiences are very important to our development. Sensory Integration Theory is a framework of how our brains process sensations and how this affects our motor skills, emotional responses, attention span, and behavior. Here are two websites that give the lowdown on sensory processing and how it can affect development:

www.SPDconnection.com

www.spdfoundation.net