Publications by authors named "Colleen Cameron Whiting"
Article Synopsis
- Challenges with sensory information processing hinder children's engagement in school activities, particularly affecting autistic children and those with sensory integration differences.
- The article advocates for the increased application of Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) in educational settings, emphasizing its importance and alignment with education laws.
- It presents evidence for the relevance of ASI in school-based occupational therapy and suggests best practices for its implementation, aiming to empower therapists to better support students' needs.
Importance: There is a paucity of research that explores the effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in the school setting.
Objective: To test the effectiveness of a sensory integration intervention paired with teacher consultation, aligned with the principles of Ayres Sensory Integration® and the Sensory Therapies and Research Frame of Reference, to improve functional regulation and active participation in school for students with sensory integration and processing differences.
Design: Concurrent, multiple-baseline, single-subject design.