Sensory integration is one of our main specialties. We connect your child\u2019s sensory experiences with the activities that matter to your family, including play, dressing, movement and mealtimes.<\/p>\n
Sensory integration describes how the brain organizes information from the body and the environment so we can respond and participate. This includes touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, along with information about movement and body position.<\/p>\n
Ayres Sensory Integration\u00ae (ASI) is a specific therapeutic framework developed by occupational therapist and neuroscientist Dr. A. Jean Ayres. It brings together assessment, clinical reasoning and individualized intervention.<\/p>\n
CLASI: about Ayres Sensory Integration<\/a><\/p>\n Proprioception is information from muscles and joints about where the body is and how it moves. It contributes to body awareness, including how much force we use when handling objects.<\/p>\n The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, provides information about movement and head position. It contributes to balance and coordinating movement. These systems help explain why movement experiences matter alongside sounds, textures and other sensations.<\/p>\n CLASI parent page: proprioception<\/a><\/p>\n CLASI parent page: the vestibular system<\/a><\/p>\n Tell us about the routines that feel difficult: getting dressed, handling particular textures, joining playground activities or managing a busy environment. Your child\u2019s interests and strengths matter just as much.<\/p>\n An evaluation can explore sensory responses, movement, coordination and participation. The therapist connects those findings with family priorities and selects appropriate activities and supports. These examples are starting points for discussion, rather than a diagnostic checklist.<\/p>\n Sensory concerns may occur with or without a diagnosis. Families may have questions about sensory differences alongside autism, attention difficulties or challenges planning and coordinating movement. These are examples of concerns to discuss, not requirements for seeking help.<\/p>\n We start with the activities your child wants or needs to do: joining play, handling clothing, moving through busy spaces or participating in mealtimes. An evaluation helps identify which supports fit those goals.<\/p>\n CLASI: about Ayres Sensory Integration<\/a><\/p>\n Our sessions build on your child\u2019s interests and goals. The therapist considers sensory needs at each visit and adapts activities to how your child is doing that day.<\/p>\n Sensory Bridge has a sensory gym, swings, barrels, ball pits and sensory play materials, along with a separate multi-sensory room. Equipment is chosen for a purpose within the child\u2019s plan; every child\u2019s session can look different.<\/p>\n CLASI is the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration. CASI is its Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration, an advanced education program covering theory, assessment and intervention.<\/p>\n CLASI distinguishes ASI from other sensory-based activities. ASI has defined practice criteria; using a swing or sensory toy alone does not establish that a session meets those criteria. Ask your clinician about their training and the approach recommended for your child.<\/p>\n CLASI: ASI and CASI frequently asked questions<\/a><\/p>\n At Sensory Bridge, reflex integration may be offered alongside other therapies when assessment identifies a relevant connection with your child\u2019s everyday skills. Your therapist considers movement patterns within the broader picture of development and participation.<\/p>\n Goals focus on what your child can do, such as participating in dressing, maintaining a useful position for play or coordinating movements. We review those skills to guide care. A reflex finding alone does not tell us why an activity is difficult or establish that treatment is needed.<\/p>\n AOTA: connecting reflex integration with everyday participation<\/a><\/p>\n A sensory room is an environment with selected sensory experiences. Sensory integration therapy involves assessment and clinical reasoning tied to participation goals. The room or equipment alone does not define the therapy.<\/p>\n You can contact us with an everyday concern. We can discuss the next step and any referral or authorization requirements that apply.<\/p>\n Ask the therapist to explain the activity\u2019s purpose and its connection to your child\u2019s goals. We discuss progress after sessions and involve families in connecting care with daily routines.<\/p>\n Sooyoun Joung, MA, OTR\/L, and Dr. Erin Chung, OTD, OTR\/L, focus on sensory integration. Dr. Jessica Zhu, OTD, OTR\/L, brings experience with the CLASI model. Their biographies are available on our team page.<\/p>\nMore than the five familiar senses<\/h2>\n
Start with everyday observations<\/h2>\n
Who might benefit from an evaluation?<\/h2>\n
What does therapy look like here?<\/h2>\n
Understanding ASI and CASI<\/h2>\n
Reflex integration within a broader therapy plan<\/h2>\n
Common questions<\/h2>\n
Is sensory integration the same as a sensory room?<\/h3>\n
Does my child need a diagnosis before I ask about this?<\/h3>\n
How will I know what the activities are working on?<\/h3>\n
Which clinicians focus on sensory integration?<\/h3>\n
Sources and resources for families<\/h2>\n
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