Keyword: «sensory systems»

The article discusses the features of sensory integration that affect the development of children with autism spectrum disorder. Sensory stimuli can be unpleasant for children, which causes sensory overload and leads to the emergence of stereotypy, autostimulation (self-stimulation), stimming. When sensory integration is impaired, children become hyperreactive or hyporeactive. The article discusses techniques that allow switching a child to another type of activity during autostimulation, as well as recommendations for hyper– and hyporeactivity of each sensory system. Creating an optimal sensory environment and using special equipment help facilitate the learning and socialization processes of a child.