Sensory Integration Theory

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The theoretical model associated with this proposal is the Ayres Sensory Integration theory (ASI). Jean Ayres defined sensory integration as “The neurological process that organizes sensations from one’s body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively in the environment” (Ayres,1989, p. 22). The theory states that adequate processing and integration of sensory information is an important foundation for adaptive behavior (Kramer & Hinojosa, p. 99). Moreover, this theory is associated with this capstone because it emphasizes the need for children to explore and interact with various types of stimuli. It is necessary for preschoolers to interact and engage with a MSE to enhance their sensory systems. Jean Ayres …show more content…

Moreover, after conducting the community needs assessment I interviewed the Smart Cookies teacher to learn more about specific classroom needs. The interview allowed me to gather information about products that were already available in the classroom setting and what was needed to address the preschoolers needs. The Smart Cookies daycare teacher was open to new ideas and resources that I thought were beneficial for the classroom. However, she did emphasize the need of addressing transitions, social participation, and behaviors in the classroom. She also informed me that she wanted a portable project so that she could carry it around the classroom when it was needed. My original project involved developing a sensory corner for the daycare. However, I realized that the teacher was more interested in a portable item. Therefore, I used my problem-solving skills and created a sensory basket instead of a …show more content…

My mentor and professor both advised me to create a sheet that described all the items in the sensory basket. Therefore, I created a teacher education sheet to provide additional information about specific sensory systems that were being addressed through each item. I also realized that it was also important to state some clinical definitions in the teacher education sheet because teachers may not be aware of some of the medical terminology. Thus, I used online resources and educational materials to describe the definitions in detail. The teacher education sheet is available at the end of this

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