Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Interventions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study

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.

Gamification Does Not Replace Sensory Integration Training in Autistic Children

“…These results consistent with these reported by Abdel Karim and Mohammed who emphasized that sensory integration therapy improves fine motor skills in children with ASD [6]. Sensory integration intervention conducted to children with ASD showed advancement in their individualized goals ability and reduce their mannerism [24]. Also, it has a direct effect on a child's nervous system functioning and capitalizing on plasticity within his or her nervous system [25].…”

Evaluation of Hand Functions Among Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Upper Extremity Trauma History

“…[9,11] The literature supports theory that children with ASD may have somatosensory perception problems. [14,[23][24][25][26] Consistent with the literature, results of the present study indicated that children with ASD have poor somatosensory scores compared with norms of their typically developing peers. [23][24][25][26] However, the literature is still limited regarding somatosensory perception of children with history of trauma.…”

Relación Entre El Procesamiento Sensorial Y La Severidad De La Sintomatología en Una Muestra De Niños Con Tea

“…Diversas investigaciones reportan que cuando una intervención logra normalizar en mayor o menor grado la percepción sensorial, se produce una mejoría importante en el funcionamiento de la persona con autismo, que puede entonces integrar la recepción de estos estímulos de forma organizada y útil (Lang et al, 2012;Pfeiffer, Koenig, Kinnealey, Sheppard y Henderson, 2011). El estudio de las alteraciones sensoriales dentro de la población TEA es un ámbito relativamente nuevo, por lo que es necesario difundir la conciencia de su importancia a la hora de diseñar un plan de intervención.…”