Sensory integration disorder is very common amongst children who are autistic. Children who suffer from this disorder, are unable to integrate information that the body’s senses i.e. touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing, send to the brain. Due to this inability, it becomes difficult for them to respond to their environment, in a right way. To overcome this, there are a number of useful sensory integration activities for children with autism, that can be planned and conducted, at home as well as classrooms. Here are a few of such effective activities…

Sensory Activities for Autistic Children

Craft Activities
One of the most effective sensory integration activities for autism is to indulge autistic children in some craft activities. So, give them clay dough and have them make different shapes out of it. Finger painting on a plain chart paper is a good idea too. Initially, you can hold the children’s hands and teach them how to draw with their fingers. Later on, the children will be able to do the same, on their own.

Movement Activities
Certain autistic children are unable to control their bodies and movements. To them, toys such as rocking chairs, scooter boards, glider rockers, swings, etc. should be provided. While playing on these, the autistic children will form a sense of balance and would learn quite a bit about body movements. Read the rest of this entry »