Date of Award
7-2020
Document Status
Open Access
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Shaunna Kelder, DrOT, OTRL
Abstract
Due to the high prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), there is a high demand for more research on effective interventions in order to improve quality of life and engagement in meaningful occupations for individuals with ASD and/or SPD. Sensory Diet (SD) and Therapeutic Listening © (TL) are interventions commonly utilized with individuals with ASD and/or SPD, however, there is limited research on their combined use. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the combined occupational therapy (OT) interventions of SD and TL on the occupational performance of children with ASD and SPD. Four participant responses were obtained and analyzed to provide a caregiver perspective on how the combined interventions improved their child’s occupational performance. Findings indicated that a TL and SD combined intervention resulted in improvement in three occupational areas: dressing, social participation, and participation in formal education. A positive correlation was identified between length and intensity of treatment and occupational improvement. These findings are consistent with previous research findings on the SD and TL as a combined intervention. This research provides insights and implications for future research on occupational therapy interventions for children with ASD and/or SPD.
ScholarWorks Citation
Brett, Mikayla M.; Zulquairnain, Lynette; and Ribant, Katlyn, "Caregiver Perspective on Sensory Diet and Therapeutic Listening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Sensory Processing Disorder" (2020). Pediatrics. 18.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_pediatrics/18
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Commons, Occupational Therapy Commons, Pediatrics Commons
