Сенсорна інтеграція як ефективний метод у роботі з дітьми із сенсорними дисфункціями

Sensory integration is one of the key methods in the early stages of working with children with special educational needs. This article discusses the concepts of sensory integration and sensory dysfunctions, and substantiates the feasibility of the practical use of the method of sensory integration, which is based on the research of American occupational therapist Jean Ayres, in working with children with impaired sensory information processing. Attention is focused on the development of research by scientists from domestic and Western schools on the use of the method of sensory integration for children with sensory disorders. It has been shown that sensory dysfunctions can manifest in three forms: hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, or sensory seeking and can underlie many disorders (behavioural, motor, and speech), as well as cause difficulties with socialisation and problems in education. It is emphasised that the construction of an intervention programme for children with sensory dysfunctions should reflect the four successive stages of sensorimotor integration according to Jean Ayres. Sensory integration is one of the key methods in the early stages of working with children with special educational needs. This article discusses the concepts of sensory integration and sensory dysfunctions, substantiates the expediency of practical In addition, the article focuses on methods of diagnosing sensory integration disorders, and provides an overview of standardised diagnostic tools used by sensory integration specialists. Particular attention is given to the method of sensory observation, describing its features and potential use in clinical settings. The necessity of conducting sensory observation at the stage of studying a child is also emphasised, as it will later become the basis for developing a sensory profile of a child with difficulties in processing sensory information and planning support. It is concluded that sensory integration is important for children with special educational needs and a general algorithm for supporting a child with sensory dysfunctions by a specialist during collaborative work is defined.