Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Each year, Fraser works with hundreds of families affected by sensory integration dysfunction. Fraser provides evaluation, direct services, information, and support for children, adults, and their families. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality and innovation, and our staff is skilled and caring. Perhaps the best way to understand how Fraser can help your family is to read our stories of success.

Definition

An inability of the brain to correctly process information brought in by the senses.

Related Disorders

  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Pervasive developmental disorder
  • Speech delays

Direct Services

Occupational therapy— evaluations and treatment that improve children’s fine and gross motor skills, self-care, and sensory integration.

Music therapy— play and structured activities using music that help children improve academic, social, emotional, communication and physical skills.

Social Language Groups— small group settings designed to improve communication and social interaction skills for children with autism spectrum disorders or who demonstrate difficulty with social interactions.

Feeding programs— evaluation and treatment to help children manage or overcome common feeding difficulties.

Therapeutic Listening® — combines a sound-based intervention with sensory integrative activities to create a comprehensive program that is effective for children with sensory challenges.

Learn Talk Play — an innovative small group rehabilitation program for children with social communication and emotional regulation needs.

Family Support

Family Focused Program— skill-building activities for parents of young children who need additional support to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.

Child Care Consultation and Support Services— practical strategies for child care and school-age care providers to enable them to include and retain children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors in community child care programs.

Center-Based Respite Care Program— comprehensive respite services for parents of children with special needs.

Education

Infant, toddler, and preschool programs at Fraser School— inclusive child care and educational curriculum for children of all abilities.

Ready 4K Program at Fraser School— structured learning to prepare children for kindergarten.