Sensory Integration and
TalkTools® Therapy

SENSORY INTEGRATION

Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) is a well-established and growing area of therapeutic practice with applications in various settings including the home, school, and community. Developed by A. Jean Ayres, PhD. OTR, FAOTA, an occupational therapist, psychologist, and neuroscientist, this framework was originally shown to be effective with children with learning and behavior difficulties and has since emerged as an evidence-based practice for use with children with autism. Applications have been broadly applied with individuals with a variety of disabilities and age-groups. ASI is trademarked to help researchers, therapists, and parents identify the core principles which define ASI and to differentiate this evidence-based intervention from other approaches which may use some aspects of sensory-based activities, but do not meet the criteria for ASI.

BENEFITS OF SI THERAPY

• Improves fine motor skills
• Improves gross motor skills
• Improves coordination & balance
• Encourages language development
• Develops play skills
• Helps body to correctly interpret sensory input
• Provides gravitational security
• Creates physical equilibrium
• Improves attention
• Improves confidence
• Improves social skills
• Improves awareness
• Develops positive behavior pattern

TalkTools®

TalkTools® is a leading provider of innovative, evidence-based therapy tools and training, specializing in Oral Placement Therapy (OPT™), a unique, structured, and hierarchical approach that integrates oral-motor and sensory components. By combining tactile, visual, and auditory cues, OPT™ helps for effective communication and feeding.

TalkTools® programs are effective for individuals with speech delays, sensory processing disorders, feeding challenges, and more. They are customizable to meet individual needs and can be seamlessly integrated with other therapy approaches.

BENEFITS OF TALKTOOLS®

• Improves oral-motor skills
• Enhances speech clarity
• Assists with feeding and swallowing issues
• Addresses both speech and non-speech functions
• Helps with oral motor planning
• Helps build muscle memory and motor patterns for effective communication