Post Rotary Nystagmus Adults

Norms for adults in the research include: Shuer, J., Clark, F. A., & Azen, S. P. (1980). Vestibular function in mildly mentally retarded adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34(10), 664-670. ← Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the duration of nystagmus in mildly mentally retarded and normal adults as measured […]
Ayres’ Sensory Integration and the great outdoors

The “just right challenge: for this plucky young lady. She clearly likes the sensory input these activities are providing to her body and brain. These are exactly the outdoor sensory system challenging opportunities afforded by climbing trees and jumping streams that Jean Ayres’ wanted to recreate in her therapy spaces. For those of us lucky enough to […]
Sensory Integration, Praxis and Development

[updated 2024] What is Praxis?Praxis is conceptualising, planning, and executing a novel motor action, including motor speech. It is sometimes referred to as “motor planning.” Praxis relies on sensory integration, particularly the integration of tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular input, to understand and organize the body in space and execute purposeful actions. Praxis involves three main […]