How the Brain Transforms Speech Pitch into Meaning – Insights for Therapists and Parents
At ASI Wise & Sensory Project, we recognise that understanding how the brain processes sensory information helps us provide the best support for those we work with. A groundbreaking study has revealed that Heschl’s gyrus, a part of the brain traditionally thought to be involved only in early sound processing, plays a much bigger role […]
Research for Practice: Sensory Integration and Dyslexia.
Ayres’ published her research findings, making a case for emerging patterns of sensory integration dysfunction including; developmental dyspraxia – this pattern linking motor planning difficulties with deficits in tactile perception difficulties with integration of both sides of the body; poor right-left discrimination, difficulties crossing the midline, and reduced bilateral motor coordination – impacting on […]
Helping Autistic Children Manage the School Christmas Play
Christmas time in school can be difficult for children with additional needs, changes in routine and new experiences can be hard to manage. Here is some advice from Its a Tink Thing with ideas for helping autistic children to be included in the Christmas play.