Abstract
Molly McBroom, OTR/L, of Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU) requested University of Puget Sound occupational therapy (OT) graduate students research the following question: “What is the effectiveness of using sensory based intervention (SBI) or Ayres’ sensory integration® (ASI)and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approach with children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on behavior?” A systematic review of the literature resulted in eight out of 12 studies reporting positive findings. Four of the studies examined ASI and four examined SBI. The other four studies showed inconclusive or negative results. Overall, no clear conclusions could be drawn about the effectiveness of either ASI or SBI. Student researchers recommend assessing a client’s sensory functions to individualize interventions to the client’s specific sensory processing needs.
Upon completion of the research, a knowledge translation process was implemented. This included development of a booklet called Using SENSATION in Pediatric OT, an educational resource for parents of children with sensory processing needs. Based on feedback from pilot testing with parents, rhe booklet was found to be beneficial in providing a comprehensive outline of sensory processing dysfunction and the two interventions used to address related concerns in children. We recommend that Mary Bridge Children’s OT practitioners place the booklet in their outpatient rehabilitation clinics’ lobbies for parents and caretakers who are new to sensory processing dysfunctions.
Publication Place
Tacoma, Washington
Publisher
University of Puget Sound
Project Chairperson
Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Publication Date
5-2017
Genre
Capstone Project
Format
Language
English
Copyright Information
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Degree Program
Occupational Therapy
Degree Level
Master of Science
Discipline
Occupational Therapy
School
University of Puget Sound
Recommended Citation
Gaspich, Kaitlin; Anderson, Sydney; Terhune, Catherine; and Gonzalez, Emiline, "Using Sensation in Pediatric Occupational Therapy" (2017). School of Occupational Master's Capstone Projects. 12.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/ot_capstone/12