Every child is a work in progress. As an Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to supporting children in developing the vital skills they need for learning through Sensory Integration Therapy.

What is Sensory Integration?

Sensory Integration is a natural, play-based, and evidence-informed holistic therapy. It focuses on the integration of our seven senses—specifically the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems. These sensory systems develop through neuroplasticity and provide the foundational building blocks for all stages of child development.

How it Shapes Development

Through targeted sensory integration and the power of neuroplasticity, children can develop essential motor skills. These foundational abilities are what enable them to successfully perform everyday tasks, including:

• Walking
• Talking
• Writing
• Reading

The Science Behind the Growth

It is important to remember that no child is born with fully developed skills. Every child enters the world with a set of hard-wired neurons provided by nature. However, it is the process of “soft wiring”—the continuous development of new neural connections—that truly shapes a child’s unique abilities for learning and living.

Are you looking to better understand your child’s developmental journey? Please reach out to Sheena’s Child Development Centre to learn more about how sensory integration can support your child’s growth.