Sensory integration: theory and practice

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Theoretical Constructs -- Sensory Integration: A. Jean Ayres' Theory Revisited -- Sensory Integration in Everyday Life -- Composing a Theory: An Historical Perspective -- Part II. The Neuroscience Basis of Sensory Integration Disorders Structure and Function of the Sensory Systems -- Praxis and Dyspraxia -- Sensory Modulation Functions and Disorders -- Sensory Discrimination Functions and Disorders -- Part III. Tools for Assessment -- Assessment of Sensory Integration Functions Using the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests -- Using Clinical Observations within the Evaluation Process -- Assessing Sensory Integrative Dysfunction without the SIPT -- Interpreting and Explaining Evaluation Data -- Part IV. Intervention -- The Art of Therapy -- The Science of Intervention: Creating Direct Intervention from Theory -- Distilling Sensory Integration Theory for Use: Making Sense of the Complexity -- Part V. Complementing and Extending Theory and Application -- Advances in Sensory Integration Research: Clinically Based Research -- Advances in Sensory Integration Research: Basic Science Research -- Using Sensory Integration Theory in Coaching -- Complementary Programs for Intervention -- Application of Sensory Integration with Specific Populations -- Part VI. Cases -- Planning and Implementing Intervention Using Sensory Integration Theory -- Planning and Implementing Intervention: A Case Example of a Child with Autism -- Viewing Intervention Through Different Lenses -- Is Sensory Integration Effective? A Complicated Question to End the Book.