Impact of a sensory experience–based early intervention program on developmental outcomes in infants: A mixed-methods study

Key Points

• The study aims to determine the effects of a sensory experiences education program on infants' sensory and other developmental areas and to gather parental perspectives.
• Mixed-methods approach used; quantitative single-group pre-test/post-test experimental design, qualitative case study.
• Participants included 15 infants aged 12-36 months and their parents from Karabük.
• Data collected using Personal Information Form, Denver II Developmental Screening Test, Sensory Development Rating Scale, and interview form.
• Statistical analyses indicated significant improvements in infants' touch sensitivity (z=3.26, p<0.05).
• Parental feedback highlighted positive changes in their infants’ overall developmental progress.