Sensory processing affects how individuals experience and respond to their environments, particularly in pediatric and neurological populations. This book explores sensory integration theory and its practical application in occupational therapy settings. It provides detailed techniques for assessing sensory modulation, discrimination, and motor planning challenges. Intervention strategies include sensory diets, play-based therapy, and environmental adaptations to support engagement and regulation. The text addresses working with individuals who have autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other related conditions. With step-by-step guidelines and real-world examples, the book equips therapists to design interventions that enhance participation, focus, and well-being.
Mandisa Zulu is a sensory integration therapist with extensive experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges. She practices in South Africa, where she leads sensory clinics that offer individualized intervention based on Ayres Sensory Integration principles. Mandisa also trains therapists in using sensory profiling and designing adaptive environments for improved regulation and engagement. Her approach supports body awareness, emotional control, and learning through sensory-informed strategies.