Often mothers, after receiving a diagnosis sensory integration They say that they felt something was wrong, that the baby was very sensitive, crying, nervous. They say they wondered if it was normal for the baby to be so exuberant, constantly running, jumping and fidgeting.
Other mums say they were puzzled by their children's over-cautiousness and fearfulness, reluctance to take up new skills, to meet new people. Still other mums, were worried about auditory and tactile hypersensitivity. And still others, didn't know if it was normal for their child to be so panicky about washing their head, combing their hair or cutting their nails.
What all these mums have in common is INTUITION which is very often reliable with mothers. And it is very possible that the children in question would have gone to therapy sooner but.... That's right. In addition to their intuition, mothers often have a large number of advisors. Grandmothers, grandparents, aunts, friends, a neighbour, etc.
What can you do when you feel that something is wrong, but everyone tells you that you are exaggerating, that you are making things up, and sometimes even that you are trying to find the child's illness by force?
Mothers say that they have heard that the child will "grow out of it", that it is normal for him to stumble all the time, that he shouts because he just doesn't like to wash his head, that he has the right to have sudden tantrums, that he jumps all the time because he doesn't like to sit, that he reacts inappropriately to the situation because he is temperamental, that he doesn't have to be able to function in a group because maybe he is an individual?
Mum! No one knows your child's daily life as well as you do, no one spends as much time with your child as you do, no one observes his or her development and reactions to various situations as closely and thoroughly as you do.
And, most importantly, no one will hear from your child that they don't want to go to school or kindergarten because they stand out from the group.
Unfortunately, the more intelligent a child is, the sooner he or she will realise that he or she is different from his or her peers and this can lead to low self-esteem. Often sensory integration therapy has a huge impact not only on the child's functioning at school or kindergarten, but also improves the quality of family life. Parents, by knowing which disorders their child has, learn how to react to their child's behaviour, learn how to prevent difficult situations and relieve tension. They know what the child needs and what to avoid.
Well-targeted therapy produces very good results.
Sometimes they are spectacular and very fast and sometimes the path to the goal is long and slow. It all depends on the case because every child is different. But one thing is certain, it is worth fighting for a better future for your child. The heart grows when parents say with a smile on their face that their children have become confident and that the quality of their social and family life has gained a new dimension. Motor skills, concentration, coordination, balance, communication with the environment all improve.
What do sensory integration classes look like?
During play guided and controlled by the therapist, the child learns to integrate and organise the stimuli reaching his or her nervous system through the senses.
Activities sensory therapy in Kids Medic lasts 45 minutes and takes place in a room equipped with the necessary equipment for such therapy. The type and intensity of exercises is individually tailored to the needs and sensory problems of the individual child. The classes are led by experienced, certified therapists and are great fun for the children. Parents are welcome to attend the first class. After each meeting, the therapist discusses with the parent the exercises performed by the child and gives recommendations for work at home. This cooperation definitely speeds up and reinforces the effects of sensory integration therapy.
Correct sensory integration is the basis for motor, mental and emotional development. It is essential for the proper functioning of the child and forms the basis for further stages of schooling.
Mum, don't delay!
If you don't know if your child's disturbing behaviour is caused by a disorder sensory integrationwhether it is just a temporary stage in your child's development, or simply his or her temperament come to the specialist. He will dispel your doubts.
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