Pilot Study: Efficacy of Sensory Integration Therapy for Japanese Children with High‐Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Iwanaga, Ryoichiro; Honda, Sumihisa; Nakane, Hideyuki; Tanaka, Koji; Toeda, Haruka; Tanaka, Goro

doi:10.1002/oti.1357

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“…Iwanaga et al [] is a nonrandomized study that compares outcomes data from children with ASD who received 9 months ASI intervention ( n = 8) to those who received 9 months of group therapy (social skills training, communication training, kinetic activities, and parent–child play; n = 12). The context and setting are a university‐affiliated medical center in Japan where a majority of sessions were held for both groups.…”

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A systematic review of ayres sensory integration intervention for children with autism

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Sensory integration is one of the most highly utilized interventions in autism, however, a lack of consensus exists regarding its evidence base. An increasing number of studies are investigating the effectiveness of this approach. This study used the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards for Evidence‐based Practices in Special Education to evaluate the effectiveness research from 2006 to 2017 on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) intervention for children with autism. A systematic review was conducted in three stages. Stage 1 involved an extensive database search for relevant studies using search terms related to sensory integration and autism, interventions suggesting a sensory integration approach, and high‐quality study designs. Searches yielded 19 studies that were evaluated in Stage 2. Six of these met inclusion criteria of being peer‐reviewed, written in English, description of intervention this is consistent with ASI intervention, and comparison group design or single subject method employed. Prior to analysis using CEC standards, three articles were excluded because intervention details were not consistent with the core principles of ASI, or because of major methodological flaws. In Stage 3, the remaining three studies were rated using the CEC quality indicators and standards for an evidence‐based practice. Two randomized controlled trials respectively met 100% and 85% of the CEC criteria items. One additional study met more than 50% of the criteria. Based on CEC criteria, ASI can be considered an evidence‐based practice for children with autism ages 4–12 years old. Autism Research 2019, 12: 6–19. © 2018 The Authors. Autism Research published by International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Lay Summary Ayres Sensory Integration intervention is one of the most frequently requested and highly utilized interventions in autism. This intervention has specific requirements for therapist qualifications and the process of therapy. This systematic review of studies providing Ayres Sensory Integration therapy to children with autism indicates that it is an evidence‐based practice according to the criteria of the Council for Exceptional Children.

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A systematic review of ayres sensory integration intervention for children with autism

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“…For the three interventions of interest, CBT, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy, the PubMed search yields a total of 23,196 and 289 publications, respectively. Manuscripts were then selected based on the criteria outlined above.…”

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“…In SI, patients are exposed to particular sensory stimuli and are taught to become adaptable to these environmental stimuli, while they are required to perform tasks 21 . Preliminary research has, in fact, shown that SI techniques, particularly those that follow Ayres Sensory Integration ® Fidelity Measure 22 , can have a more influential effect on improving sensory processing and regulation, sensorimotor skills and social-emotional function than fine motor therapy or group therapy 23 , and such strategies have been shown to be not only effective, but also safe and practical 24 , In fact, one of the first randomised controlled trials that examined the effects of SI showed a significant increase in the goal attainment scale (an individualised measure for progress), as well as a significant improvement in self-maintenance and social behaviour in subjects who received the OT intervention compared with those who did not 25 .OT can introduce tasks that teach proper sensorimotor performance. Imagine, for example, in order to teach an individual with ASD how to multitask, a therapist might have the child hang from a swing, trapeze or rope ladder 26 and have the child simultaneously attempt to complete a jigsaw puzzle-an exercise that would be intended to improve one's tolerance for a sensory overload.…”

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The methodology and efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy: A critical review

Granovetter¹

2013

OA Autism

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IntroductionWhile no 'cure' for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) currently exists, individuals with the diagnosis must depend on an individualised treatment strategy to improve symp toms commonly associated with the disorder, such as deficits in social, behavioural and language skills. Neuropharmacological options have been proposed as means to ameliorate these symptoms, although their effectiveness is currently unclear, and such agents often induce a variety of side effects. At the same time, psychosocial interventions have recently shown a great potential to enhance cognitive and behavioural abilities in autistic children without any costs to their health. The aim of this review was to discuss the methodology and efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy. Materials and MethodsSearches were conducted through PubMed, selecting for studies that intended to test the following interventions specifically in a sample consisting of children with ASD: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech/language therapy. Only research published in the past 5 years (2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) and written in English was used for this review.

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“…Own research conducted by Iwanaga et al (2014) in the group of 8 children with autism, Asperger`s disorder or pervasive developmental disorder who underwent SI therapy for eight months, showed significant http: //dx.doi.org/10.15405/epsbs.2017.10.73 Corresponding Author: Anna Studenska Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the Organizing Committee of the conference eISSN: 767 improvement in movement coordination and non-verbal cognitive skills. However, no improvement of verbal skills was registered.…”

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Sensory Integration Therapy Of A Six Year-Old Girl: A Case Study

Kapalska¹,

Studenska²

2017

European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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The main problem of the study was formulated as follows: what kind of change was observed during Sensory Integration Therapy in M -a 6 year-old girl? The specific question was whether M`s functioning had changed during the one and a half years of sensory integration therapy in terms of the reactions of vestibular and proprioceptive systems, as well as touch, coordination, muscular tension, hearing, sight, smell, taste, self-control and attention focus. The purpose of the study was to show the potential of SI therapy in terms of improving sensory systems functioning and quality of life of a 6 yearold girl with registration and modulation problems as well as hearing and sight deficiency.To solve the problem clinical observation was used. The child`s behavior during examination and her spontaneous reactions were also observed. The Sensorimotor Skills Questionnaire by Karga was used on the basis of conversation with M`s mother. Data gathered before therapy and after a year and a half of its duration were compared. Therapy consisted mainly of exercises stimulating vestibular and proprioceptive systems, sound discrimination, touch, hearing, sight and smell.After a year and a half of therapy, a significant decrease in the frequency of M's unfavourable reactions was registered in the areas of touch (χ2=14,45; p=0,0001), proprioception (χ2=10,56; p=0,001), hearing (χ2=7,07; p=0,008) and self-regulation and attention (χ2=8,71; p=0,003). Vomit reactions and tendency to taste uneatable objects disappeared. The girl started to express verbally satisfaction with her progress. A year and a half of SI therapy increased M`s well-being.

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Pilot Study: Efficacy of Sensory Integration Therapy for Japanese Children with High‐Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 49 publications

References 34 publications

A systematic review of ayres sensory integration intervention for children with autism

A systematic review of ayres sensory integration intervention for children with autism

The methodology and efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy: A critical review

Sensory Integration Therapy Of A Six Year-Old Girl: A Case Study

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