The May Institute (headquartered in Massachusetts) uses systematic desensitization as intervention for sensory integration disorder in children with autism. Therapists treat a child's dislike of certain stimuli as a "skill-deficit." They work with the child in small increments, with praise and rewards, and "collect data to monitor progress." This type of intervention can be slow; however, therapists say the children are able to generalize new skills to language and social issues.
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