In the past, little time and money were spent on studying this disorder, but lately this has changed. Increases in neuroatypical diagnosis amongst children compelled neurologists to look at this problem more closely in hopes of gaining a better understanding of its biological basis as well as effective ways of reaching these individuals. For years, it was …show more content…
If a child throws a ball a dozen times, his or her ability to catch it will naturally improve. The repetition of this given exercise leads to improvement through practice, but cannot be applied to a new task. In an online article “Treating Sensory Processing Issues” which supports the use of SI therapy, the concept behind Sensory Integration Therapy is explained by Beth Arkly. Beth is a writer at Child Mind Institute, a website dedicated to providing care for children with disabilities. She writes "The idea behind SI therapy is that specific movement activities, resistive body work and even brushing of the skin can help a child with sensory problems experience an optimal level of arousal and regulation". (Arkly