{"id":4375,"date":"2025-11-26T16:18:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eidikokentropaidiou.gr\/?post_type=arthra&p=4375"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:32:18","slug":"aisthitiriaki-oloklirosi-aisthitiriaki-diaita","status":"publish","type":"arthra","link":"https:\/\/eidikokentropaidiou.gr\/en\/arthra\/aisthitiriaki-oloklirosi-aisthitiriaki-diaita\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Integration & Sensory Diet: What they are and how they help the child"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the Sensory Diet<\/span><\/h1>\n
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A child practices swinging in the context of sensory integration, enhancing balance and coordination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite its name, the Sensory Diet is not related to diet, but to a dietary approach to nutrition. <\/span>personalised programme of activities<\/b><\/a>, which aims to regulate the child's sensory needs. It is defined as a diet because the activities given have a specific duration, goal and time in the day to be performed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The occupational therapist creates a plan that includes activities for daily routines at home, school or at play, so that the child can respond more calmly and effectively to the demands of his or her environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, a child who is a strong seeker of movement may benefit from activities such as trampolining or swinging before sitting down to read. Similarly, a child who is easily disturbed by sounds or touch can be helped through relaxation or deep pressure techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

When a child may need sensory intervention<\/span><\/h2>\n

Every child has a different way of perceiving the world. However, when their reactions are exaggerated or restrictive, there may be a risk of overreactions. <\/span>dysregulation, discrimination, or dyspraxia<\/span><\/i>. Some indicative signs that need to be investigated are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n