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Efficacy of Sensory and Motor Interventions for Children with Autism
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Idiosyncratic responses to sensory stimuli and unusual motor patterns have been reported clinically in young children with autism. The etiology of these behavioral features is the subject of much speculation. Myriad sensory- and motor-based interventions have evolved for use with children with autism to address such issues; however, much controversy exists about the efficacy of such therapies. This review paper summarizes the sensory and motor difficulties often manifested in autism, and evaluates the scientific basis of various sensory and motor interventions used with this population. Implications for education and further research are described.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Baranek, G. T.
- Affiliations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Corresponding author
- Baranek, Grace T.
- ORCID
- Baranek, Grace T.
- Venue
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Published
- 2002-10
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 397-422
- ISSN
- 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-3432
- OpenAlex
- W1725060680
- Cited by
- 601
- References
- 99
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 4.52
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing, motor patterns, sensory interventions, motor intervention, intervention efficacy, children with autism, sensory difficulties, motor difficulties
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Autistic Disorder, Child, Child, Preschool, Combined Modality Therapy, Humans, Patient Care Team, Psychomotor Disorders, Treatment Outcome, Early Intervention, Educational, Evidence-Based Medicine
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