Is there a sensory component to behavior?

Do you have students who you do not know if their behavior is related to sensory components? This is a guide that includes an overview of sensory-related needs related to behavior. This explains how sensory is incorporated into behavior.

What’s included:

•Introduction (page 4)

•SEAT-includes a chart that discusses the difference between functions of behavior with sensory vs tangible, escape and attention/connection seeking. (page 5)

•Discussion of ABC data (page 6)

•ABC data chart (page 7-printable) For typing one, access the other PDF.

•Chart that discusses behavior vs sensory (page 8)

•Sensory chart with seeking/avoiding examples (pages 9-10)

•Sensory component and calming strategies chart (pages 11-12)

•There is a general handout of recommendations for strategies (page 13)

•Two pages with 18 visuals of proprioceptive strategies that include yoga, deep breathing, and other activities that can be performed in class and out of class (pages 14-15)

This is perfect to supplement various social emotional (SEL) or self regulation program including RTI, MTSS, problem solving, zones of regulation, 5 point scale, whole body listening, social thinking and more.

This helps to expand your student’s current self regulation toolbox. This gives different sensory motor strategies. This is perfect for general education students but also students with Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, and other special needs. This can be used with general education, RTI, MTSS, special education, occupational therapy OT, speech language pathology SLP, and social work SW.

This also supports core strength, crossing midline, coordination, gross motor, and motor planning.

I am a school occupational therapist who has a doctorate in occupational therapy. I work closely with special education and general education staff adapting material. This is where I get my inspiration for this material.

DISCLAIMER: By using this, you agree that this activity is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or occupational therapist. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Please speak with your physician or OT if you have questions. Stop any activity if you are unsure about a child’s reaction or ability. You should discontinue anything if you do not know your child’s reaction or ability.