| System observed |
M`s behavior in therapy sessions during initial diagnosis |
M`s behavior during sessions after 18 months of sensory integration therapy |
| Self-control and attention focus |
Is impulsive and nervous, has problems with behavior and task performance organization, is distracted easily and is not able to focus on a task for more than a minute. Is in constant movement: can`t sit still at the table, jumps, runs, is nervous when has to be still and concentrate. |
Is calmer, better organized, registers more stimuli and can process them. Is able to focus on a task for more 5 minutes. Can enter into relaxation. |
| Easily progresses from crying to smiling. |
Quick progressing from crying to smiling does not occur. |
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Enters into interactions with other children. |
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Believes in her abilities, attains success more often during session. Discouragement is less frequent, verbal expression of failure is less frequent, starts to express verbally satisfaction from her progress. |
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No self-aggressive behaviours. |
| Does not allow herself to be medically examined. |
Some progress with medical examination tolerance is observed. |
