What is Sensory Integration?
     The natural process of the body to use various sensory stimulus from the environment, process the information, and make an appropriate/adaptive response.  It is the organization of the senses for use.  The brain must organize sensations if the person is to move, learn, and behave appropriately.  If the brain does not integrate (aka sensory integration dysfunction), process, and execute these sensations one's life may become disorganized.
    
Your child may display one or all of these possible signs/symptoms:

    
     Clumsy, bumping into things, falling, tripping

     Impulsive

     Avoid movement and new activities

     Decreased social interaction

     Delayed developmental milestones

     Behavior problems

     Decreased attention to taste

     Inability to explore new textures using hands and/or when eating


What is the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test?

     At Peach State Pediatric Therapy we have highly specialized professionals in the field of sensory integration including the administering of the SIPT.  The SIPT is the only current measure of its kind aimed very specifically at the different areas related to sensory integration dysfunction.  The SIPT is designed for children 4-8 years of age.  There are 17 sub tests.  The SIPT is usually administered in 2-3 sessions over 4-5 hours.  Call for rates and availability of testing.