Poster Session  |   August 2016
Retrospective Analysis of Sensory Integration Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Elizabeth Franco, MA; Gabriela Galaz, MA, OTR/L; Barbara Thompson, PhD; Erna Blanche, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Alexandra Gonzales, MA
Author Affiliations
  • University of Southern California
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Complementary/Alternative Approaches / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Sensory Integration and Processing / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   August 2016
Retrospective Analysis of Sensory Integration Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515251p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO2022
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515251p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO2022
Abstract

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Coding sensory integration (SI) sessions using Observer XT (Noldus) revealed changes in both sensory and autism-relevant behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder receiving SI. This study provides an exhaustive list of behaviors analyzed and new insight into behaviors sensitive to change during intervention sessions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Franco

Additional Authors and Speakers: Barbara Thompson, Erna Blanche, Alexandra Gonzales

Contributing Author: Gabriela Galaz