Learning About Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Strategies to
Meet Young Children's Sensory Needs at Home AbstractDrew is a
2-and-a-half-year-old boy. He is the youngest of four children,
yet according to his mother, he is big for his age. Drew loves
to play outside with his siblings. He has exceptional motor
skills and can run and jump with his older brother. Drew loves
to throw and catch, and he can play football with his brother.
Drew is very affectionate; he loves to give hugs to his mother
and sisters. Drew is learning to use words to get his needs met,
and he recently began to combine words. He is always eager to
help with chores and meal preparation. Drew has amazing
strength, as he is able to carry two gallons of milk at a time,
one in each hand. Drew's mother, Pam, has a hard time managing
his disruptive behaviors. Pam is distraught because Drew is
“ruling the household.” He often throws fits when he cannot
communicate his wants and needs. Drew can be a bully to his
older siblings. He bites and hits