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Influence of sensory integration procedures on language development.

A J Ayres, Z Mailloux

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Occupational therapy focused on sensory integration improved language development in children with aphasia. Gains in language comprehension and expression were observed, particularly in children with sensory processing challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
    • Child Language Development
    • Sensory Integration Theory

    Background:

    • Aphasia significantly impacts a child's ability to communicate.
    • Previous interventions like speech therapy and special education showed limited success for some children.
    • The link between sensory integration and language acquisition in aphasic children requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of occupational therapy utilizing sensory integration procedures on language development in children with aphasia.
    • To assess changes in language expression and comprehension rates following a year of targeted therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Single-case experimental studies were conducted on four children (one female, three male) diagnosed with aphasia.

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  • Participants ranged in age from 4 years, 0 months to 5 years, 3 months.
  • Baseline data on language and sensory integrative functioning were collected before a year of occupational therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • A consistent increase in the rate of language comprehension growth was observed during occupational therapy.
    • Children with aphasia who received sensory integration therapy showed improved language development compared to their pre-therapy rates.
    • Two children with depressed postrotary nystagmus exhibited significant improvements in expressive language measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy incorporating sensory integration procedures appears beneficial for enhancing language development in children with aphasia.
    • Sensory integration may play a crucial role in supporting language acquisition for children facing communication challenges.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the specific mechanisms linking sensory processing and language outcomes in pediatric aphasia.