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Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Volume 3, 1996 - Issue 3
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Sensory Integration: Current Trends in the United States

Susan Spitzer Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Susanne Smith Roley Nurturing Center, Laguna Reach, California
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Florence Clark Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Diane Parham Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pages 123-138 | Received 30 Sep 1996, Accepted 21 Feb 1997, Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

In this article, the current status of the theory and practice of sensory integration in the United States since the 1960s is described and analyzed. In order to characterize current issues in this growing field of practice, historical developments in sensory integration are examined. The following four topics are explored: theoretical constructs, research, assessment, and practice. The article identifies a trend toward understanding sensory integration within the context of an individual's daily occupations.

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