scholarly journals Application of Hybrid Multiple Attribute Decision-Making Model to Explore the Design Strategies of Children’s Facilities in Neighborhood Open Spaces Based on Sensory Integration Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ge Wang ◽  
Ruo-Ying Wang ◽  
Ting-Lan Liu ◽  
Ying Zhuo ◽  
Kang Shen
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Integration Theory ◽  
Treatment Level ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Sensory Integration Therapy ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Therapy Room

In recent years, the prevalence of sensory integration disorders in children in urban areas has increased. Most existing sensory integration treatments are located in hospital-based sensory integration units; however, medical resources are extremely limited, making it difficult to guarantee the appropriate treatment time and intervention results for many children. The concept of sensory integration therapy must be disseminated widely and correctly to meet these children’s needs. Although most urban communities have a high number of children’s spaces, these spaces require improvement. This study proposes the incorporation of the concept of sensory integration therapy into neighborhood open spaces for children to positively impact children’s sensory development. The purpose of this study is to determine the effective facility factors of an occupational therapy room, translate them into a community facility design, clarify the categories and relative importance of each design attribute, and explore the design strategies of the children’s facilities in neighborhood open spaces based on the sensory integration theory. This study investigates the importance of the sensory integration treatment level. The facilities in neighborhood open spaces for children can be considered systemic structures consisting of five partitioned units with different levels of importance among the synergistic components within each unit. These structures will enable children to experience sensory stimulation during daily outdoor play and will serve as preventive and therapeutic tools.

The Impact of Sensory Integration Therapy in the United Kingdom and Ireland: A Developmental Perspective

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (10) ◽  
pp. 452-456
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Fairgrieve
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Integration Theory ◽  
Special Interest Groups ◽  
Sensory Integration Therapy ◽  
The Past ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Integration Approach ◽  
The Impact

The past 8–10 years have witnessed a growing interest in the application of sensory integration theory and practice within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The contribution of Dr A Jean Ayres to the practice of occupational therapy was Introduced to these islands in 1969, since when it has developed steadily but less quickly than in other countries. This article traces the development of the sensory integration approach within the United Kingdom and Ireland and considers the parallel impact on therapy practice together with the range of post-registration courses and special interest groups. Realisation of the need for collaboration led to the formation of the Sensory Integration Coordinating Committee in 1991 and ultimately to amalgamation into Sensory Integration Network (UK & Ireland) in January 1996.

Issues and Applications of Sensory Integration Theory and Treatment With Children With Language Disorders

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria M. Mauer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Language Disorders ◽  
Integration Theory ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Wide Range

Sensory integration (SI) intervention is used with children with a wide range of learning and developmental challenges. Research both supports and questions the constructs of SI and the efficacy of SI intervention. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to facilitate an understanding of SI theory and intervention; delineate strategies that can enhance language, learning, and academic success for students; and provide suggestions for ways to contribute to our knowledge through further research in school settings.

A Dynamic Analysis Of The Impact Of Air Pollution On The daylight Availability In An Open-plan Office In London

2021 ◽  
pp. 94-103
Author(s):  
Jiangtao Du ◽  
Steve Sharples
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Early Design Stage ◽  
Pollutant Deposition ◽  
Open Plan ◽  
Building Project ◽  
The Impact

The deposition of air pollutants on glazing can significantly affect the daylight transmittance of building fenestration systems in urban areas. This study presents a simulation analysis of the impact of air pollution and glazing visual transmittance on indoor daylight availability in an open-plan office in London. First, the direct links between glazing visual transmittance and daylighting conditions were developed and assessed. Second, several simple algorithms were established to estimate the loss of daylight availability due to the pollutant deposition at the external surface of vertical glazing. Finally, some conclusions and design strategies to support facade planning at the early design stage of an urban building project were developed.

Design of a cable-stayed footbridge adaptable to various urban areas

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Clerici ◽  
Silvia Mirabella
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Limited Space ◽  
Reduced Mobility

<p>The present paper relates to the design of a cable-stayed footbridge, composed by ready made elements and with span suitable to various urban and building areas. At present, in order to find a solution to traffic problems, local governments look for many ways to alleviate city’s main roads, increasing public transportation and designing dedicated underground pedestrian routes. Although this subways already built are not really used by pedestrians, which prefer wide-open spaces, such as skyways also designed for people with reduced mobility. In this context the described footbridge, with access ramps designed in accordance with accessibility standards, represents not only a good solution for cycle and pedestrian mobility problems, but it is also easy to transport and to be installed, due to its modular elements. The access ramps are suspended to pilons with inclination depending by the required bridge lengths and they can be assembled in different configurations in order to be well integrated also in limited space areas. Finally a particular focus is dedicated to cables, with dismountable end terminations designed to reduce transportation space and costs</p>

scholarly journals Sensory Integration Therapy Versus Usual Care for Sensory Processing Difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: Study Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Randell ◽  
Rachel McNamara ◽  
Sue Delport ◽  
Monica Busse ◽  
Richard Hastings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Sensory Integration Therapy ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common lifelong condition affecting 1 in 100 people. ASD affects how a person relates to others and the world around them. Difficulty responding to sensory information (noise, touch, movement, taste, sight) is common, and might include feeling overwhelmed or distressed by loud or constant low-level noise (e.g. in the classroom). Affected children may also show little or no response to these sensory cues. These ‘sensory processing difficulties’ are associated with behaviour and socialisation problems, and affect education, relationships, and participation in daily life. Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) is a face-to-face therapy or treatment, provided by trained occupational therapists who use play -based sensory-motor activities and the just-right challenge to influence the way the child responds to sensation, reducing distress, and improving motor skills, adaptive responses, concentration and interaction with others. With limited research into SIT, this protocol describes in detail how the intervention will be defined and evaluated. Methods: Two-arm pragmatic individually 1:1 Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) with internal pilot of SIT versus Usual Care (UC) for primary school aged children (4 to 11 years) with ASD and Sensory Processing (SP) difficulties. 216 children will be recruited from multiple sources. Therapy will be delivered in clinics meeting full fidelity criteria for manualised SIT over 26 weeks (face-to-face sessions: 2 per week for 10 weeks, 2 per month for 2 months; Telephone call: 1 per month for 2 months). Follow up assessments will be completed at 6 and 12 months post randomisation. Prior to recruitment: therapists will be invited to participate in focus groups/interviews to explore what is delivered as usual care in trial regions; carers will be invited to complete an online survey to map out their experience of services. Following recruitment: carers will be given diaries to record their contact with services. Following intervention, carer and therapist interviews will be completed. Discussion: Results of this trial will provide high quality evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of SIT aimed at improving behavioural, functional, social, educational and well-being outcomes for children and well-being outcomes for carers and families. Trial registration: ISRCTN14716440. Registered 08/11/2016. http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN14716440

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