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August 16, 2025

A Comparative Trial of Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration and Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions for Autistic Children.

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RSRoseann C. SchaafERElizabeth RidgwayEJEmily A. Jones

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Overview

Comparative trial shows both OT using Ayres sensory integration and ABA improve individualized goals in autistic children, suggesting effective interventions for daily living skills utilization.

Key Points

  • Both interventions led to significant improvements in individualized goals compared to no treatment, enhancing daily living skills.
  • Children receiving OT using Ayres sensory integration and applied behavior analysis showed comparable gains in skill development. Both approaches enhanced actionable skills, indicating the effectiveness of these therapies.
  • The study utilized a parallel arm comparative effectiveness trial with participants divided into equal groups for each intervention type.
  • Findings underscore the importance of targeting sensory integration and behavioral strategies for supporting autistic children's daily living activities.

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Schaaf et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a26d256226934df6fbfcedhttps://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70099
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