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  #1 christenhopkins on 15 Nov 15

   

  Currently on our Peds caseload there is an elementary aged boy that has an IEP within his school that requires sensory breaks that he was not getting during the day due to his teachers believing he did not need it and him not asking for them. A phone call was made to his OT at CRSM asking to contact the school with information supporting the need for the boys sensory breaks and why him not getting them was resulting in acting out and certain behaviors.
  
  One of the resources provided to the school was Amber Swearingen's 'Using a "Sensory Diet with Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)'. This handout provides information as to what a sensory diet is, such as a 'carefully designed, personalized schedule of sensory enriched activities, equipment, and strategies to help a person stay focused and organized throughout the day' as well as additional explanations.
  
  Also provided within the handout is information needed to assist in creating a sensory diet such as the right frequency, duration and intensity of sensory experiences. A sensory diet has to provide the just right amount of input in order to readjust the neurological system so that the child is able to function at their optimal level.
  
  Furthermore, the OT then devises the perfect sensory diet for the child based on activities they like and their personal input, the optimal setting, the time of day in which it would be most beneficial and who will provide implementation such as encouraging classroom and teacher involvement. Not two children are the same, as no two sensory diets are due to the uniqueness of their needs with SPD.
  
  Lastly, the handout provides further resources about sensory processing disorder and sensory diets for those seeking additional information.
  
  Swearingen, A. (2007). Using a Sensory Diet with children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Super Duper Handy Handouts! www.superduperinc.com

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Currently on our Peds caseload there is an elementary aged boy that has an IEP within his school that requires sensory breaks that he was not getting during the day due to his teachers believing he did not need it and him not asking for them. A phone call was made to his OT at CRSM asking to contact the school with information supporting the need for the boys sensory breaks and why him not getting them was resulting in acting out and certain behaviors. <br /> <br /> One of the resources provided to the school was Amber Swearingen's 'Using a "Sensory Diet with Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)'. This handout provides information as to what a sensory diet is, such as a 'carefully designed, personalized schedule of sensory enriched activities, equipment, and strategies to help a person stay focused and organized throughout the day' as well as additional explanations. <br /> <br /> Also provided within the handout is information needed to assist in creating a sensory diet such as the right frequency, duration and intensity of sensory experiences. A sensory diet has to provide the just right amount of input in order to readjust the neurological system so that the child is able to function at their optimal level. <br /> <br /> Furthermore, the OT then devises the perfect sensory diet for the child based on activities they like and their personal input, the optimal setting, the time of day in which it would be most beneficial and who will provide implementation such as encouraging classroom and teacher involvement. Not two children are the same, as no two sensory diets are due to the uniqueness of their needs with SPD. <br /> <br /> Lastly, the handout provides further resources about sensory processing disorder and sensory diets for those seeking additional information. <br /> <br /> Swearingen, A. (2007). Using a Sensory Diet with children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Super Duper Handy Handouts! <a href="http://www.superduperinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.superduperinc.com</a></div>

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