How
DSI affects living and school performance
This is to briefly remind you how important "success"
in tasks and activities is…..whether that be in the family,
the school, or the community…..for the development of a positive
self-image and self-esteem.
Children with poor organization
and motor abilities are less successful, require more time, and
may perform with less quality than their age mates and peers. They
may be slower to sit, crawl, and walk, which can cause the family
great stress. They may be delayed or unable to dress themselves
or perform activities of daily living. Because of oral motor (muscle
movement around the mouth) problems, eating and drinking may be
sloppy or delayed, as well are articulation and speech.
Praxis problems are associated
with poor body scheme: children may be unsure where they are in
space, have a poor concept of time, etc. To cope with the ever-changing
world, they may be rigid and inflexible, responding negatively with
any changes in routine. It's a pretty scary world when you can't
predict the future or don't understand cause and effect. Treatment
involves improving sensory processing and developing strategies
of success for living in their worlds. Helping the child with the
role of student or friend and providing opportunities for successful
participation in life (perhaps learning to ride a bike with friends)
are as important as clinic experiences with sensory integration
equipment.
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