Sensory Integration in Retrospect: How Did Autistic Adults Experience Sensory Integration Therapy as Children?

Key Points

• Autistic adults reported varied experiences with sensory integration therapy in childhood, shaping current perceptions.
• Insights from interviews highlight the importance of understanding sensory integration experiences for future therapies.
• Qualitative study design employed to gather detailed perspectives from autistic adults regarding therapy as children.
• These findings suggest a need for greater awareness of the perspectives of autistic individuals within occupational therapy.