Enhancing the life experience of developmentally delayed children is the primary challenge of an Iowa woman who holds an occupational therapy job, according to a published report.
Sue Wahl of Waterloo holds certification in sensory integration therapy and has encountered some intriguing quirks among her clients who suffer from autism, Asperger's syndrome, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and other issues, The Waterloo Region Record reports. The issues primarily are an over- or under-sensitivity to their environment.
"I'm just fascinated with this whole concept of sensory integration," Wahl told the news source, expressing intrigue with the sensory integration therapy room at her place of employment. "It's very exciting to have. It's definitely a really fascinating kind of area."
Some of the children are impacted by clothing tags and other factors regarding the clothes they wear. Haircuts irk them and being unexpectedly touched also is bothersome to some children. The new room is full of equipment that helps stimulate and challenge the senses.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational therapists help patients overcome injuries, sicknesses and disabilities to tackle the routines of everyday life.