Sensory Integration & Processing

Sensational Scholars: The development of a pilot program to support the mental health of neurodiverse college students through a sensory-based approach

Allison Inserra, OTD, OTR/L 02/01/2023

Universities nationwide have expanded mental health initiatives beyond traditional counseling to meet college student mental health needs, providing additional opportunities for occupational therapists to demonstrate our unique skill set in relation to mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2016). OTs have a unique expertise to examine the role that sensory processing and integration plays in the functional performance challenges experienced by college students.

Sensory Integration & Processing Special Interest Section

The Sensory Integration & Processing Special Interest Section (SIPSIS) focuses on the research and development of sensory integration theory, assessment, and intervention as applied in occupational therapy practice. Sensory integration is used to enrich the occupational performance and participation of individuals with a variety of disabilities across the lifespan by focusing on the neurobiological, sensory, and praxis foundations of occupation.

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