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03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration Improves Function in Autism

Children with autism often have difficulties in managing their daily lives due to occupational performance difficulties in activities related to their roles. The study aimed to examine the efficacy of occupational therapy using sensory integration on occupational performance in children with autism. Thirty-five children aged 3 to 10 years with autism were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 16) or a control group (n = 19). The intervention group received occupational therapy using sensory integration combined with an evidence-based Home Program, while the control group received only the Home Program. Both interventions were delivered once weekly for 16 sessions over four months. Occupational performance was assessed through Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, with individualized goals identified through Goal Attainment Scaling. The goals identified via Canadian Occupational Performance Measure were interpreted in the context of sensory processing patterns and emotional-behavioral responses assessed by the Sensory Profile, providing a data-driven approach to tailor intervention goals. The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher scores in assessing occupational performance (p =.036) and satisfaction (p =.034). The intervention group also achieved the highest + 1 score in Goal Attainment Scaling (n = 5, 31.3%). therapy using sensory integration, combined with a structured Home Program, effectively enhances occupational performance and goal attainment in children with autism, highlighting the value of child-centered, data-driven interventions.

Cited:
Çorakcı Yazıcıoğlu, Z., Bumin, G. Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration for Enhancing Occupational Performance in Children with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Autism Dev Disorder (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06970-1

01/25/2026

Please stay off the roads if possible. Winter weather is affecting a large part of the state and conditions can be dangerous. If you must drive please slow down, give our crews space on the road and check drivetexas.org for the latest conditions.

06/14/2025

It has been such an honor to have contributed to my Occupational Therapy profession and to the well-being of others in such an important way!

05/05/2025

Some of y’all need jedi mind tricks to remind you.

04/01/2025

Every April we celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month. We are excited to be celebrating our profession and our occupational therapy practitioners all year long but especially this month.

03/27/2025

Please support Texas SB680 by quickly leaving a comment of support (can be one line!) at LegiScan here: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB680/2025 The space for comments is at the bottom of the page after clicking on the link! This will aid in getting legislators' attention!! The bill is awaiting a hearing with the Texas Senate Transportation Committee and would revise Texas Transportation Code § 502.061(b) otherwise, The Samuel Allen Law, to enable individuals the option to specify Autism, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or Speech Language Impairment, under the current broad term “communication impediment” within the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. This is optional and would save lives!! DMV wants it, DPS wants it....we just need to move this for passage during the Texas 89th Legislative session! Thank you for your effort and time!!

02/06/2025

Waiting for MY contributing author print copy coming out this June! I am proud to be the sole author of a NEW! And first ever pedi Chapter on Driving and Community Mobility!

Pre-orders available on Amazon or Elsevier 15%off. The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning. You also get:

A NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with purchase
REVISED! Case studies
NEW! Appendices
UPDATED! References, Models, & Best Practices

02/06/2025

Car runs great but time for the 25K maintenance upgrades. 

10/01/2024

Presenting Sat. Oct 6th at ADED's 48th annual conference in Kansas City. "Shaping the Future" by development and research of new evidence-based tools for best practice in addressing young driver needs. Come see me if a CDRS attending this year. Excited to be back in MO for a bit.

10/01/2024

Presenting Tues. Oct 8th at ADED's 48th Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. "Shaping the Future" by development and research of new assessment and training tools for young driver needs. Come see me if you're attending ADED this year!