Other senses get a workout in a sensory integration session, too. The therapist may use scented markers to bring an olfactory component to fine motor work. Puzzles involve visual as well as tactile perception, and they are frequently used alone or as part of other activities.

The therapist may use a mirror to let your child see himself for the visual interest or so he can see how he is performing oral motor tasks like eating, sucking through a straw, or making funny faces. Blowing on whistles involves the auditory sense while strengthening the tactile sense around the mouth, and following soap bubbles as they float around targets the visual sense. Your child may be given snacks to engage his sense of taste and smell.

If your child has particular issues around one of these senses, it will certainly be addressed in therapy. But all the senses can be used as motivation for work in areas of need and to promote good integration between them.