Question on Tactile Integration

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From: Asia Batchelor <asiaotr@...>Subject: Tactile Integrationchildrenwith challenges Date: Monday, January 24, 2011, 4:20 PM

Hello Everyone. I am an OT working with a 12 year old girl who was referred for subtle emotional and learning differences. I have been attempting implementation of the Tactile Integration program but have been getting some odd responses. After the first four steps, this child becomes very quiet and withdrawn. Her whole body stiffens when touched on her shoulders or hips. Her arms rock involuntarily when touched. Last week I tried to teach her mother a few of the steps. We worked in unison being very careful to keep our movements symmetrical. After the first four steps she shut down. Mother reports that she was "out of it" for two days. She does not tolerate input to the back as per the TI protocol. She will do the Fear Paralysis protocol to herself lightly but will not tolerate anyone else including her mother doing the work. She loves rotary vestibular input, has good gross/fine motor coordination, and is very

artistic and creative. She is an avid reader but struggles with math.She will not participate in a brushing program. I would suspect abuse but I truly do not think this is the case. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you, Asia Batchelor