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Developmental Delays & Disorders

Sensory Integration

Sensory Integration

“What is Sensory Integration?” “Sensory Integration” refers to the brain’s ability to take in and process information from the body and the environment.  This information comes in various forms (visual, auditory, touch, taste, smell, movement, etc), and is processed...

Sensory Integration

Articulation

What is “articulation,” and when does poor articulation become a problem? “Articulation” refers to the way in which sounds, syllables, and words are formed with the coordination of many factors including movement of the tongue, lips, jaw, palate, and breath.  When...

Sensory Integration

Apraxia

What is Apraxia? Broadly defined, apraxia is a diminished ability to execute learned movements, in spite of the motivation and intent to do so.  Thus, apraxia is said to be a disorder of “motor planning.”  The root of apraxia is “praxis,” which is Greek for “act” or...