title: Roles and functions of the occupational therapist in the treatment of sensory integrative dysfunction. Official position paper.
abstract: Occupational therapy is based on the belief that purposeful activity may be used to prevent and remedy dysfunction, and elicit maximum adaptation toward achieving optimum functioning. Fundamental to a person's ability to interact with the environment is the ability to process sensory information. The theories and research related to sensory integration have provided te basis for the development of a therapeutic model used by occupational therapists in their efforts to help individuals reach their potential for productive, purposeful lives.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology*; D012952:Societies; D014481:United States