Sensory Integration refers to the brain's ability to receive and process information from our 5 senses. These multiple sensorial stimuli include: smell, taste, vision, hearing, touch as well as the vestibular sense and proprioception.

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         During the integration process, the brain receives sensory stimulation from the outside world, assesses it, and responds accordingly. Through continuous stimulation, this process can be improved, and the individual's responses will progressively be more refined and adequate.

   

        Having a sensory integration disorder does not mean having a lower intelligence. However, underdeveloped sensory abilities increase the number of obstacles one will face during their learning journey as well as in the development of their personality. This can result in difficulties at school, poor verbal expression, psychological immaturity, lack of self-confidence and emotional instability.

 

        Sensory integration disorders are divided into 6 categories: tactile sensitivity, vestibular dysfunction, visual integration disorder, auditory integration disorder, proprioceptive disorder and left and right brain balance disorder.