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Child Mind Institute: Treating Sensory Processing Issues ArticleChild Mind Institute: Treating Sensory Processing Issues Article
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Child Mind Institute: Treating Sensory Processing Issues

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This article looks at ways to address sensory processing disorders with therapy. The idea behind SI therapy is that specific movement activity, resistive bodywork, and even brushing of the skin can help a child with sensory problems experience an optimal level of arousal and regulation.

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occupational therapy, over-sensitive, pw.pk.1.4.1 regulate reactions to external sensory stimuli in order to focus on complex tasks or activities., senses, sensory diet, sensory integration therapy, sensory processing disorder, spacial awareness, stimulation, under-sensitive, sensory integration dysfunction

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