Abstract
The purpose of this pilot study was to establish a model for randomized controlled trial research, identify appropriate outcome measures, and address the effectiveness of sensory integration (SI) interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Children ages 6-12 with ASD were randomly assigned to a fine motor or SI treatment group. Pretests and posttests measured social responsiveness, sensory processing, functional motor skills, and social-emotional factors. Results identified significant positive changes in Goal Attainment Scaling scores for both groups; more significant changes occurred in the SI group, and a significant decrease in autistic mannerisms occurred in the SI group. No other results were significant. The study discusses considerations for designing future outcome studies for children with ASD.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 76-85 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- Autistic spectrum disorder
- Child development disorders, pervasive
- Outcome assessment (health care)
- Psychomotor performance
- Research design
- Sensation disorders
- sensory integration
- sensory integration intervention
- autism
- ASD
- occupational therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Occupational Therapy