Years of Sensory drills are not needed for speech,instead it needs to be modified with listening based verbal inputs. : Dr Kondekar reiterates
Re-examining the Role of Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy in Language and Social Communication Outcomes in Children with Developmental Delays: A Critical Clinical Perspective Author Dr. Santosh V. Kondekar MBBS, DCH, DNB (Pediatrics), DDN(Developmental Pediatrics), FELLOWSHIP PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY AND EPILEPSY Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician Aakaar Child Development Center, Mumbai, India 🌐 www.myautismguru.com | 📞 +91 9869405747 Abstract Children presenting with delays in socialisation, communication, and speech are frequently referred for occupational therapy (OT), where sensory-based interventions are commonly employed. While sensory integration approaches aim to improve regulation, attention, and participation, concerns arise when such interventions are applied in isolation for extended periods without measurable progress in core communication domains. This article critically examines the theoretical and clinical logic underlying prolonged reliance on sensory-based t...