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Sensory Phenotypes in Autism: Making a Case for the Inclusion of Sensory Integration Functions
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; Mailloux, Zoe; Ridgway, Elizabeth; Berruti, Alaina S.; Dumont, Rachel L.; Jones, Emily A.; Leiby, Benjamin E.; Sancimino, Catherine; Yi, Misung; Molholm, Sophie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Sensory features are part of the diagnostic criteria for autism and include sensory hypo/hyper reactivity and unusual sensory interest; however, additional sensory differences, namely differences in sensory integration, have not been routinely explored. This study characterized sensory integration differences in a cohort of children (n = 93) with…
Descriptors: Perceptual Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration, Young Children
An Intervention for Sensory Difficulties in Children with Autism: A Randomized Trial
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; Benevides, Teal; Mailloux, Zoe; Faller, Patricia; Hunt, Joanne; van Hooydonk, Elke; Freeman, Regina; Leiby, Benjamin; Sendecki, Jocelyn; Kelly, Donna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
This study evaluated a manualized intervention for sensory difficulties for children with autism, ages 4-8 years, using a randomized trial design. Diagnosis of autism was confirmed using gold standard measures. Results show that the children in the treatment group (n = 17) who received 30 sessions of the occupational therapy intervention scored…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Sensory Integration, Disabilities
Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration for Children with Autism: A Feasibility, Safety, Acceptability and Fidelity Study
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; Benevides, Teal W.; Kelly, Donna; Mailloux-Maggio, Zoe – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
Objective: To examine the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a manualized protocol of occupational therapy using sensory integration principles for children with autism. Methods: Ten children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ages 4-8 years received intensive occupational therapy intervention using sensory integration principles…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Safety, Autism, Occupational Therapy
The Everyday Routines of Families of Children with Autism: Examining the Impact of Sensory Processing Difficulties on the Family
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; Toth-Cohen, Susan; Johnson, Stephanie L.; Outten, Gina; Benevides, Teal W. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2011
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experience of how sensory-related behaviors of children with autism affected family routines. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with four primary caregivers regarding the meaning and impact of their child's sensory-related behaviors on family routines that occurred…
Descriptors: Autism, Family Involvement, Caregivers, Interviews
Occupational Therapy Using a Sensory Integrative Approach for Children with Developmental Disabilities
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; Miller, Lucy Jane – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2005
This article provides an introduction and overview of sensory integration theory as it is used in occupational therapy practice for children with developmental disabilities. This review of the theoretical tenets of the theory, its historical foundations, and early research provides the reader with a basis for exploring current uses and…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Intervention, Autism, Developmental Disabilities
Sensory Integration and Play Behavior: A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integrative Techniques.
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Schaaf, Roseann C.; And Others – Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 1987
This case study describes a developmentally delayed 4-year-old and examines behavioral changes that occurred in occupational therapy using sensory integration (SI) techniques. The use of play observation to measure change following SI treatment is discussed, and the relevance of qualitative methodologies to collecting data on play is demonstrated.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Studies, Data Collection, Developmental Disabilities