Multi-Sensory Integration

We have known about the positive effects of multi-sensory integration for children with diverse abilities (including autism spectrum disorder / ASD) for some time now.

More recently, researchers have been studying the outcomes of multi-sensory interventions with other populations, including adults with Alzheimer's and with children and adults who have experienced trauma.  Not surprisingly, the results are promising.

Multi-sensory integration focuses on internal sensations and experiences: interoception, proprioception and vestibular, rather than only cognitive or emotional understanding. (Scroll for video and flyer.)

Often called "somatic experiencing" in the therapy-world, multi-sensory activities (jumping, bouncing, landing, touching, seeing, smelling and experiencing one's body in a safe and controlled environment) can help children, teens and adults:

- gain options for sensory seeking
- assist with mood and attention
- acquire new gross and fine motor skills
- improve coordination
​- develop muscle strength
- improve safety awareness
- increase positive sense of self
- promote stable posture
- increase stamina
- experience the interaction with their body and the environment in a safe and healthy way
- reduce stereotypical behaviors
- promote self-regulation
- acquire new skills
- increase confidence
- improve body awareness and balance
- get energy out 

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