I have just read an article on sensory processing evaluation and intervention in mental health. The article is worth reading if you are able to get hold of it. Unfortunately I was unable to link this to the blog.

The learning objectives of this article include;

1. Recognize the characteristics of sensory processing disorder/ sensory integration dysfunction, including sensory modulation and sensory discrimination problems and how they present in a mental health population.

2. Identify sensory supportive evaluation and intervention approaches targeting sensory modulation and discrimination dysfunction within a mental health population.

3. Identify the occupational therapy practitioner's various roles within the sensory processing initiative in mental health practice.

There is also a case study at the end of the article that illustrates a client who experiences a combination of sensory processing, mental health, trauma, and attachment issues, as well as sensory processing-related occupational therapy evaluation and intervention examples.

Champagne, T., Koomar, J., & Olsen, L. (2010). Sensory processing evaluation and intervention in mental health. OT Practice, 14(10), 15-21.