Sensory Integration Topics for Parents

Zoe Mailloux OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA created several short papers that were published as "parent pages" in a newsletter that was read by parents and professionals interested in sensory integration. They are provided below as free downloadable PDFs with the intent to assist anyone interested in understanding or sharing information about sensory integration. The final resource on this page provides information about the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI). The EASI provides a valid and reliable set of tests for assessing key sensory integration functions that underlie learning, behavior, and participation.

Discover proprioception: A "hidden" sense - cover page
The vestibular system: Why is it so critical? Cover page
Tactile defensiveness: Some people are more sensitive - cover page
How can ordinary movement be scary? Understanding the gravitational insecurity - cover page
Understanding Praxis: How we develop the ability to plan and execute actions - cover page
Visual Perception: What do we see through the mind's eye? Cover page
Explore the sense of touch - cover page