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The model proposes that sensory modulation works by addressing the following three constructs:
1. Strengthening sensory awareness for the Person
2. Changing the Environment
3. Changing the Occupation
For each of these three areas, sensory input can be changed by using the acronym DIN -
· Decreasing the sensory input
· Increasing the sensory input
· (introducing) New sensory input
Read moreOccupational Therapists have a lead role working with individuals in the area of occupational performance. Occupational performance refers to how a person engages in meaningful and valued activities in their life and can include self care, daily living skills, community living skills, work, leisure and many more.
An Occupational Therapist who is assisting a person with their occupational performance will identify strengths, barriers, supports, problems and solutions to participating in occupational performance. This process often involves an observation of the person undertaking a or a select number of tasks, as well as completion of checklists and standardised assessments. From here, the OT will then identify possible interventions, with regard to the person (P), the environment (E) and the task/occupation (O), aimed to improve or assist their ability to actively engage in the activity, thus enhancing their occupational performance.
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