I'm a young adult who was recently diagnosed with autism. My psychiatrist suggested that I try sensory integration therapy. She said it would help me pick up new coping strategies and learn how to navigate triggering situations. Have any of y'all tried this? What is it like? Was it helpful? Did it cause you distress? I've never heard of it before so I'd love to know what's y'all's thoughts and experiences are.
I most likely only have a sensory disorder but this sub is larger so 🤷
I'm wondering what sensory therapy is like for an adult, as it may help me but every resource is about children :/
link: https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-019-3205-y
The link is the full-text article of a protocol for an RCT to determine the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy (SIT) for children with ASD. Obviously, I would like to know the results of this trial and hopefully publication will happen in the next year or so. But, in the meantime, has anyone had experience with SIT for high-functioning (Aspy) kids? Does anyone have any research to support specific therapy methods?
I'm interested in auditory therapy (for example the Integrated Listening System used here https://maximind.ca/who-we-help/autism-treatment.html).
Is it problematic? Helpful or useless? Is it abusive? I need your opinions
TL;DR: I am creating long, relaxing, therapeutic animations, useful for anyone, but intended for those with Sensory Perception Disorder and PTSD, which includes myself.
Originally this scene was intended to work on its own as a screensaver, or as just a background for something else, like a music lyric video. Then, after weeks of rendering, and polishing, and rendering, and re-rendering, and then I finally looked into EMDR, and it's as if I was preparing for this all along. I heard about it a couple times, but not enough to actually look into it. I'm still reading into it, so I hope I'm doing it right, but it feels right to me so far.
But you don't actually have to follow EMDR procedure while watching this, and deliberately dredge up your traumas, if you don't really want to. For many of you that might happen on its own. In any case, if you're worried, use this in small amounts until you get used to it if your symptoms are that severe. I personally can't get enough of it, especially now that I added the bubble trail, so this has been thoroughly tested while it was being made and then upwards of an hour at a time for the past few days. I don't always follow the bubble trail, it seems to have a strong effect either way.
You might want to alternate between the two videos, and take a total break from the eye movement. I need to put together another version that does that automatically, but before I do that, I'd like an idea of how long is enough and how much is too much. Also, you can press the < > angle brackets (shift + period or comma) to change the playback speed. If the default speed is actually too slow for you, it's basically slow motion, so what you call normal speed will be a higher framerate. That might be a bad idea though, some might not like the high FPS, so I'm also working with getting the hang of time velocity curves. I can make it gradually speed up and slow down by itself, but again, I want to get feedback on it first.
50 Minute EMDR therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWZwsWusKpk
1:45 Minute Bubbles Only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daVeKBQ94Qg
3 Hour MP3 Download Stream/Download: https://soundcloud.com/willowsbliss/blissful-bubbles
Whether you want to imagine it as an ocean, swimming pool, or hot tub, it's up to you. But I think of this scene as the ocean of your su
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The testing in question was QSART and cardiovascular autonomic test with tilt.
I didn’t faint, but I felt faint and symptomatic (dizzy/light-headed, hot, nauseated, headache, heart palpitations) during testing. Honestly, I was surprised that my test results were normal.
Regarding the therapy for integration issues that the neurologist recommends...he doesn’t actually know where to find such a therapist.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Previous Tests:
*sleep study (2016)
*X-ray of cervical spine (2018)
*head CT (2009, 2012, 2016)
*MRI of brain with/without contrast (2018)
*endoscopy (2012, 2016), colonoscopy (2012)
*vestibular rehab testing (2016)
*Pulmonary Function Test (2016, 2018)
*EKG (multiple since 2009)
*24 hour holter monitor (2018)
*ultrasound of thyroid/parathyroid (2018)
*ultrasound of carotids (2016)
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Below are my previous relevant posts:
>PLEASE HELP!!
>I have dizziness, cluster headaches with occasion migraine headaches with “atypical facial pain,” heat sensitivity, brain fog, slightly hazy vision/ trouble focusing eyes, muscle weakness, fullness in my throat, weakness and pressure in neck, feeling feverish or like I have a cold and took too much cough medicine, nausea, IBS-D, heart palpitations and sometimes feeling like I’m not getting enough oxygen although my saturation levels are fine. I have light/sound/smell sensitivity, but that is presumed to be part of my autism.
>I do have depression, but depression doesn’t make you feel like you’re going to pass out from over-exerting yourself while standing to cook dinner or going to the grocery store. My depression is medication resistant and I’ve been hospitalized for it before.
>I was tested for sleep apnea, diabetes, vestibular issues, head CT, cardiac issues, oxygen saturation levels, lung function/capacity, thyroid issues, retina problems, kidney issues
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hello! I'm an Autistic Adult who wasn't diagnosed until last year so I'm trying to catch up on a lifetime of intervention. My insurance company and i (molina) are having a hard time finding anyone. They found one guy and he doesn't accept my insurance. There has to be somebody...
As long as they are certified in Sensory Integration Therapy and can work with an adult and they accept molina or hugs.
My son's doctor recommended it to me, but before I get in over my head I wanted to know if anyone here has any first-hand experience with it. Did it help you/your child? What is different about it compared with other types of therapy?
My therapist and I were talking about the movie "The Accountant" in which Ben Affleck's titular character has ASD. In a scene in the movie, he subjects himself to sessions of loud heavy metal music, flashing lights, and other simulated sensory overloads to become more tolerant of sensory input. Obviously, this is extreme, but it got me thinking about the idea.
As an autistic person, I have some sensory hypersensitivies, and sound is one of them. Unfortunately, I can really only tolerate soft-spoken ASMR; other sounds, especially arrhythmic sounds such as tapping or typing, overload my senses and have the opposite of the intended effect. But tapping, scratching, whispering, and mic brushing seem to be the bread and butter of the ASMR community. Can anyone point me to any ASMRtists that only or mostly make soft-spoken videos? (Bonus points if they don't do word repetition, another stimulus I can't process normally.)
Edit for clarity: I'm asking for no whispering. Soft-spoken only.
In your workplace, how much is sensory integration therapy used? Have you noticed that weighted vests and brushing protocols, for example, have made a significant difference?
During my time volunteering for various pediatric clinics, I noticed a slight sensory vs. behavioral uni-dimensional thinking when confronted with challenges. Many times even parents wanted a sensory diet instead of an interdisciplinary approach to issues.
I presume this is a topic more applicable to pediatrics but any insight is welcome!
So I have a feeling this is a stretch, but does anyone know of any studies comparing these treatments on sensory stimulation in autism? I'm not really seeing much so far, but I'm not sure if I'm missing something.
I'm working on a paper right now, and I thought it might be relevant (but not necessary, I suppose). I also would be interested, due to the mixed research I've seen on SIT in regards to autism. Thanks!
I’m starting occupational therapy in January for my sensory processing difficulties. I was curious if anyone has had experience with sensory processing occupational therapy and would be willing to share what it is like. I’m curious what kind of things you do during sessions. I have anxiety regarding the situation and like to feel confident that I have a general idea of what will happen. I already had the intake, but that was just asking about my experiences and doing some paperwork. Im curious about what the average session might look like. Thanks to anyone who might have some input!
So im in residental threatment for cptsd and they put me into music therapy. I left it early because all this noises caused a sensory overload and i was on the edge of a meltdown. They know about me being autistic and the doctor that talked to me after it was understanding and supporting but i fear if have to go there again next week. I hope i can go around this if i show them some studies that music therapy does more harm then good to someone super sensible to noise.
So does anyone know any source that supports this, something scientific so i have this as a back up if i have to go again
Hello! I am neurodivergent (ADHD, dyslexia) but am not autistic. I'm also a specialist who helps parents understand/support their little ones at home.
Although I experience sensory integration troubles myself, I got stuck today when I was trying to explain it to a parent who just wasn't understanding.
How would you explain it to someone who doesn't experience it?
Also - what's your favorite way to regulate?
Personally, I love laying on the carpet and listening to the sound of a fan or air conditioning come through the vent.
First post in the sub and the title kind of says it all! I’m just curious if my experience is common. Or not unheard of, at the very least.
Longish story short, I’m an AFAB person and I was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Disorder when I was 3 or 4 (which was in the early 2000s). However, I did not get an autism diagnosis until I was 16 when I began better articulating my social difficulties and the true extent of my anxiety.
Although I know sensory processing differences is not a diagnostic criteria for ASD, it’s such a common trait in autistic folks that I was just curious if anyone else had a similar experience of their sensory differences being noted before the other traits of their autism were.
Sam's meditations often focus on becoming aware of how everything — sights, sounds, thoughts, sensations — everything is in the same "field" of consciousness.
In psychology/neuroscience there’s the study of "sensory integration," a.k.a. "multisensory integration," the lack of which is associated with "sensory processing disorders," for which there is "sensory integration therapy":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multisensory_integration
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_processing_disorder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_integration_therapy
Does anyone know of any material out there on the connections between the science of "multisensory integration" and meditation, sense of self, and spirituality?
Waking Up has explored a lot of interesting connections between meditation and science, but as far as I know it has never covered this particular topic.
Hi there
Just wondering if anyone has tried floating in a big dark tank to relieve stress. Somewhere close to me has just started this service and I’d be keen but does it help or will it just make me think about everything 100% more because there is nothing to distract me?
Has anyone tried it and what was your experience?
Hello all, second year-graduate student coming to you after having her first proper set of lessons on sensory integration. After listening to my professors lecture on it and doing some research on it myself, I can't seem to understand why some therapists base their entire practice around it. I understand the theories behind it, but it seems like the practice is lagging. The lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness gives me a hard time believing there is any carryover into function (which is obviously a big problem for OTs!).
HOWEVER, I know there are so many families that seek SI therapy and many of seemingly competent and successful therapists that use it, so I am totallly open to the possibility that I may be wrong and am just being a bit judgmental.
SO. If you use sensory integrative therapy in your practice, can you please explain why? I'm hoping you can shed some light on this area and how it enables clients to function in a variety of settings, not just for the 30 minutes in the sensory gym.
thanks all! :)
EDIT: If anyone has any articles that you suggest me reading to shed some more light on the topic, I would love if you shared!
A patient with 15q11-q13 duplication syndrome was recommended by a neuropediatric to be stimulated by citrus, cedar and vanilla scents. I wanted to research more on their effects on the brain but I can't find the right words. Any suggestions are welcomed.
Having a qualified therapist to assist you in integrating what comes up after a MDMA session is necessary, I had my very first solo trip a few days ago and God was it euphoric. The sensations, the energy release, the tears, the feeling my body for what felt like the very first time and the loving tenderness of my own touch was amazing. It was more psychical than any thing else on the day.
But two days later and have memories started popping up, all sorts of traumatic and other painful times from childhood are flooding into consciousness, I have also finally been able to recognise my Parts, my mind has quietened down a bit now for me to be able to make out the internal chatter.
I must say I am glad I have a therapist at hand to go to and unpack everything coming up, because otherwise I would be very confused and worried.
I am not saying don't do the medicine, but if you do then please make sure you have a space to be able to unpack whats comes up, it is necessary. The same that created all the blocks can not be the only one doing the reprocessing.
Does anyone have good resources that properly explain sensory integration in a way that is easy to understand?
