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Optimizing Sensory Loads Using a Sensory Processing Skills Therapy among Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Author(s)
Nabeela Wali Khan Ziauddin University Karachi, Pakistan
Urooj Saghir Ziauddin University Karachi, Pakistan
Syed Ashar Ali Ziauddin Hospital, CliftonKarachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Hammad Mursaleen Trusted Support Therapy Clinic Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Sensory integration therapy can improve language skills, attention, and social interactions in children with ASD. However, it is also important to note that research in this field is ongoing and more studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of these therapies. The present study is aimed to identify the effects of occupational therapy-based sensory processing skill therapies inimproving the autism severity and QoL among ASD children.MethodologyThe intervention was performed for 12-weeks, 6 sessions per week, each session based on 60 minutes of duration. The treatment protocol comprised four sensory processing skills in whichEach child was trained on every skill for 15 minutes, making a total of 60 minutes of duration fora single session.ResultsSignificant improvements in CARS, CGAS and PedsQL (p<0.001) were observed after 12-weeks of intervention.ConclusionSensory processing skills therapies are a practical treatment approach in optimizing sensory loadamong ASD children.
Publication Details
Page(s) 32-46
Published Journal: Allied Medical Research Journal, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

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Keywords
Quality of life, autism, Art therapies, Sensory integration
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