Lessons Learned: A Pilot Study on Occupational Therapy Effectiveness for Children With Sensory Modulation Disorder

Miller, Lucy; Schoen, Sarah; James, Katherine A.; Schaaf, Roseann C.

doi:10.5014/ajot.61.2.161

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“…It provides a systematic process for identification of goals that are specifically relevant to individuals and their families and has been shown to be a promising outcome measure in ASD (Ruble et al 2012). GAS has been used extensively for outcome measurement (Ruble et al 2010; Pfeiffer et al 2011; Miller et al 2007; Mailloux et al 2007) and is shown to be a valid and reliable method for measurement of progress on individualized goals for children with ASD (Ruble et al 2012; Palisano et al 1992). For example, Ruble et al (2012) report good reliability when objectives are clearly measurable finding average intra class correlation between 2 study samples of 0.98 (CI 0.74–0.99) for measurability, 0.96 (CI 0.74–0.99) for equi-distance, and 0.77 (CI 0.65–0.99) for difficulty.…”

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An Intervention for Sensory Difficulties in Children with Autism: A Randomized Trial

Schaaf

Benevides

Mailloux³

et al. 2013

J Autism Dev Disord

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This study evaluated a manualized intervention for sensory difficulties for children with autism, ages 4–8 years, using a randomized trial design. Diagnosis of autism was confirmed using gold standard measures. Results show that the children in the treatment group (n = 17) who received 30 sessions of the occupational therapy intervention scored significantly higher (p = 0.003, d = 1.2) on Goal Attainment Scales (primary outcome), and also scored significantly better on measures of caregiver assistance in self-care (p = 0.008 d = 0.9) and socialization (p = 0.04, d = 0.7) than the Usual Care control group (n = 15). The study shows high rigor in its measurement of treatment fidelity and use of a manualized protocol, and provides support for the use of this intervention for children with autism. Findings are discussed in terms of their implications for practice and future research.

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An Intervention for Sensory Difficulties in Children with Autism: A Randomized Trial

Schaaf

Benevides

Mailloux³

et al. 2013

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS; Schaaf & Nightlinger, 2007) quantifies goal progress in everyday life. Miller, Schoen, James, and Schaaf (2007) reported an interrater reliability of .67 with various populations. To use GAS, one identifies current behavior, creates incremental steps toward desired behavior, and then evaluates level of goal attainment at the conclusion of the intervention.…”

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“…To use GAS, one identifies current behavior, creates incremental steps toward desired behavior, and then evaluates level of goal attainment at the conclusion of the intervention. Studies have indicated that GAS is an effective posttest measure for parents to report behavior change (Graham et al, 2010;Miller et al, 2007). For this study, parents identified goals and therapists coached parents in scaling them incrementally.…”

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Impact of a Contextual Intervention on Child Participation and Parent Competence Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pretest–Posttest Repeated-Measures Design

Dunn

Cox

Foster

et al. 2012

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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OBJECTIVE. We tested an occupational therapy contextual intervention for improving participation in children with autism spectrum disorders and for developing parental competence. METHOD. Using a repeated-measures pretest–posttest design, we evaluated the effectiveness of a contextually relevant reflective guidance occupational therapy intervention involving three components: authentic activity settings, family’s daily routines, and the child’s sensory processing patterns (Sensory Profile). We used these components to coach 20 parents in strategies to support their child’s participation. Intervention sessions involved reflective discussion with parents to support them in identifying strategies to meet their goals and make joint plans for the coming week. We measured child participation (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Goal Attainment Scaling) and parent competence (Parenting Sense of Competence, Parenting Stress Index). RESULTS. Results indicated that parents felt more competent and children significantly increased participation in everyday life, suggesting that this approach is an effective occupational therapy intervention.

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“…Sensory Integration is a theory, a model of assessment, and a form of therapy. Sensory processing disorders (Miller, Schoen, James, & Schaaf, 2007) is the proposed new definition, and an application has been made for it to be part of the DSM-V. This model of practice is used with a range of diagnostic groups including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, DCD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, and mental health.…”

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Occupational Therapy with Children and Young People: A Perspective from the United Kingdom

Dunford

Owen

Kelly

2010

Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervent

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Occupational therapy practice in the United Kingdom is well established and continues to evolve. Traditional methods of service delivery and intervention techniques have developed into more unified services, integrating child and family-centered approaches, which are often occupation-focused. This article details a historical perspective of the development of occupational therapy services shaped around the development of educational, health, and social care models that are in place today within the United Kingdom. An overview of occupational therapy as a profession defines practice before focusing on the development of children's occupational therapy services. The development of policy and legislation within the United Kingdom provides a framework for occupational therapy provision, alongside occupational therapy models of practice. Information is provided regarding predominant service delivery models that are currently in use to support children and families. A range of diagnostic groups are seen by occupational therapists in the United Kingdom. Information is presented that details assessment and interventions that are often utilized by occupational therapists working in these areas. The article provides an insight into these issues and current occupational therapy practice with children and young people within the United Kingdom to date.

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Lessons Learned: A Pilot Study on Occupational Therapy Effectiveness for Children With Sensory Modulation Disorder

Cited by 45 publications

References 60 publications

An Intervention for Sensory Difficulties in Children with Autism: A Randomized Trial

An Intervention for Sensory Difficulties in Children with Autism: A Randomized Trial

Impact of a Contextual Intervention on Child Participation and Parent Competence Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pretest–Posttest Repeated-Measures Design

Occupational Therapy with Children and Young People: A Perspective from the United Kingdom

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