Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder & Occupational Therapy with Ayres Sensory Integration�: Caretaker Viewpoint

Nandgaonkar Hemant P.; Ferzandi Zarine D.

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2017

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder & Occupational Therapy with Ayres Sensory Integration�: Caretaker Viewpoint

Nandgaonkar Hemant P. , Ferzandi Zarine D.

Abstract :

Occupational Therapy given with Sensory Integration Frame of reference is individualized and unstructured and the response may not be dose dependent. Pre–determined parameters may not give adequate information about the wide impact the Occupational Therapy has on the child and its family.

Study Design: Phenomenology

According to caretaker Occupational Therapy with Ayres Sensory Integration has ought a notable change in kids and parents life but cognizance is something that is still needed. Most of the caretakers were ready for new boundaries in their daily family occupations. Though some goals are met after the intervention, the list of apprehensions is unending. Many parents were less worrying after Occupational Therapy intervention, whereas the few were still doubtful about future of their kids. We would have overlooked this ironic data, if we should have given verdict about effect of the intervention though quantitative measure.