Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 12:50:01
Major
Exercise Science - PrePhysical Therapy
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Education
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that can affect communication and behavior. In children a sensory diet is utilized in order to address these issues. Research has been completed over the years looking into the effects of different sensory integrations on classroom behavior and participation. This is a comparison study of various integrations including, but not limited to, vestibular swinging, therapy balls, and therapy cushions. It is often up to an Occupational Therapist to create a sensory diet for each student on a caseload. The purpose of this study was to discover if there is one treatment that can be utilized as a generalized integration for all students suffering with classroom behavior and/or on the Autism Spectrum. This would then allow for a baseline sensory diet for therapists to utilize while developing a rapport with the students. This would especially be helpful when maintaining a larger case load or when appointments are short. It would allow for sensory integrations to begin prior to testing and observations in order to aid in correcting classroom behaviors earlier, limiting missed content throughout the school year.
Research Sponsor
Laura Richardson, PhD, ACSM-RCEP
First Reader
Melissa Smith, M.S., CHES
Second Reader
Stephanie Davis-Dieringer, M.S.
Recommended Citation
Simmons, Cierra, "Systematic Review of Sensory Integrations with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 921.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/921