Research: A Sensory Integration Therapy Program on Sensory Problems for Children with Autism

Authored by Fazlioglu, Y., and Baran G. in Perceptual and Motor Skills, Volume 106, Issue , p. 415-422, (2008).

Article summary (posted Aug 11, 2008):

Sensory integration therapy may play an important role in autism therapy programs.

Sensory problems include problems with touch and balance. Some studies have shown that sensory integration therapy may result in fewer temper tantrums and increased activity. Sensory integration therapy may also help improve motor and play skills. This study was designed to create a sensory integration therapy program for children with autism. The authors found that sensory problems of the children with autism improved after sensory integration therapy.

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autism, balance, motor, motor skills, occupational therapy (OT), play, play skills, sensory integration, tantrum, therapy, therapy programs, touch
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