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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 Jan-Feb;65(1):76-85.
doi: 10.5014/ajot.2011.09205.

Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: a pilot study

Beth A Pfeiffer  1 , Kristie Koenig, Moya Kinnealey, Megan Sheppard, Lorrie Henderson
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: a pilot study

Beth A Pfeiffer et al. Am J Occup Ther. 2011 Jan-Feb.

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.

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