Influential factors for the sensory integration training effects in children with autism.
- Author:
Bin-Yuan WEI
1
;
Yong-Ying WEI
;
Fei HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Autistic Disorder; psychology; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Logistic Models; Male; Sensation
- From: Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2009;11(2):124-127
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVEThere are many factors affecting the sensory integration training (SIT) effects in children with autism. This study explored the influential factors for SIT effects in the aspect of the model of sensory processing.
METHODSNinety-three autistic children aged 1.8-8.3 years were evaluated by the autism behavior checklist (ABC) and the Dunn's model of sensory processing. The SIT effects were evaluated by the sensory integrative schedule. The effects of sex, age, ABC scores and the Dunn's model of sensory processing were investigated by logistic regression analysis.
RESULTSLogistic regression analysis showed that ABC scores (Wald=6.768, <0.01) and the Dunn's model of sensory processing (Wald=13.549, <0.01) were influential factors for the SIT effects. The Dunn's model of sensory processing was shown as a more important influential factor. Sex (Wald=1.549, >0.05) and age (Wald=0.010, >0.05) were not related to the STT effects.
CONCLUSIONSThe Dunn's model of sensory processing is a major influential factor for the SIT effects in children with autism.
