Systematic review of the research evidence examining the effectiveness of interventions using a sensory integrative approach for children

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 64, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 403-414

  May Benson, Teresa A ^a   Koomar, Jane A ^a  

^a Spiral Foundation   (United States)

Author keywords

Activities of daily living; Evidence based practice; Pediatrics; Review; Sensory integrative therapy; Treatment outcome

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; AUTISM; CHILD; DAILY LIFE ACTIVITY; EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE; HUMAN; LEARNING DISORDER; METHODOLOGY; MOTOR PERFORMANCE; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; PERCEPTION DISORDER; REVIEW; SENSORY DYSFUNCTION;

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING; ADOLESCENT; CHILD; CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, PERVASIVE; EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE; HUMANS; LEARNING DISORDERS; MOTOR SKILLS; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; PERCEPTUAL DISORDERS; SENSATION DISORDERS;

EID: 77954429028     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2010.09071     Document Type: Review

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