Our senses are critical to early development. Ayres (1972) defined sensory integration as “the neurological process that organises sensation from one’s own body and the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment”
When they do not work well, or our environment does not allow this to happen, we can’t get the sensory information our bodies and brains need. This interferes with our development, learning, and participation in all our everyday activities.
“Sensory integration difficulties can influence self-regulation, movement, learning and interaction with others.” Allen and Smith – 2011
