INTERVENTIONS

Intervention can be broadly divided into communication, dysphagia and sensory integration.

Communication

We communicate to make our needs known, to express ourselves, to be social and maintain relationships.

The ability to communicate is a basic human need.

An individual's communication can be assessed to find out what their communication strengths are.

An individual may communicate using a formal system such as objects, sign supported speech, symbols, photographs and/or speech; some people may use their own ways such as vocalisations, facial expressions or body language to express themselves.

The aim of communication intervention is to support and develop an individual's understanding and expression whilst developing the network around him/her so communication is optimised.

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Eating & Drinking

Eating, drinking and swallowing is an extremely complex task involving many nerves and muscles and we often take it for granted.

The swallow reflex develops before you are even born.

The term "dysphagia" refers to difficulties in eating, drinking or swallowing food or drink.

Dysphagia can be a result of a physical problem with the nerves or muscles or may be the result of the environment or other causes.

Regardless of the cause of the difficulty, it is likely that there will be an impact on the person’s nutritional status, social status and emotional status.

The aim of dysphagia intervention is to assess what is going wrong and provide advice and practical interventions to enable safer eating & drinking.

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Sensory Integration

Sensory Integration is the process by which the brain takes in and interprets information about the body and its surroundings. This information is then used to control and organise the body.

Through sensory integration, the many parts of the brain work together so that a person can interact with the environment effectively & experience appropriate achievement in daily activities.

Sensory integration is essential in life.

The aim of sensory integration intervention is to assess areas that are a strength and those that may challenge and provide advice and strategies to develop sensory integration for the individual.

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