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Using animal models of enriched environments to inform research on sensory integration intervention for the rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disorders

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Reynolds, Stacey, Lane, Shelly J., Richards, Lorie·2010·Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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The field of behavioral neuroscience has been successful in using an animal model of enriched environments for over five decades to measure the rehabilitative and preventative effects of sensory, cognitive and motor stimulation in animal models. Several key principles of enriched environments match those used in sensory integration therapy, a treatment used for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. This paper reviews the paradigm of environmental enrichment, compares animal models of enriched environments to principles of sensory integration treatment, and discusses applications for the rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disorders. Based on this review, the essential features in the enriched environment paradigm which should be included in sensory integration treatment are multiple sensory experiences, novelty in the environment, and active engagement in challenging cognitive, sensory, and motor tasks. Use of sensory integration treatment may be most applicable for children with anxiety, hypersensitivity, repetitive behaviors or heightened levels of stress. Additionally, individuals with deficits in social behavior, social participation, or impairments in learning and memory may show gains with this type of treatment.

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Authors
Reynolds, S., Lane, S. J., & Richards, L.
Affiliations
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
  • University of Florida Health (US)
Corresponding author
Reynolds, Stacey
Venue
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Published
2010-06-12
Volume
2
Issue
3
Pages
120-132
ISSN
  • 1866-1947 (ISSN-L)
  • 1866-1955
OpenAlex
W1976234553
Cited by
54
References
87
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0.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Keywords
environmental enrichment, sensory integration therapy, neurodevelopmental disorders, rehabilitation, sensory stimulation, novelty, children, anxiety, sensory hypersensitivity, repetitive behavior, social behavior deficits, learning and memory

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