The effects of occupational therapy with sensory integration emphasis on preschool-age children with autism
J Case-Smith, T Bryan - The American journal of occupational …, 1999 - research.aota.org
Objective. Using single-subject research design, the effects of an occupational therapy
intervention emphasizing sensory integration with five preschool children with autism were
examined. Method. In the AB design, nonengagement, mastery play, and interaction were
measured, using videotape clips of each child's free play in the preschool. Following a 3-
week baseline, an occupational therapist provided one-on-one sessions and consultation to
teachers for 10 weeks. Results. When baseline and intervention phases were compared …
intervention emphasizing sensory integration with five preschool children with autism were
examined. Method. In the AB design, nonengagement, mastery play, and interaction were
measured, using videotape clips of each child's free play in the preschool. Following a 3-
week baseline, an occupational therapist provided one-on-one sessions and consultation to
teachers for 10 weeks. Results. When baseline and intervention phases were compared …