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Occupational Therapy Using A Sensory Integrative Approach: A Case Study Of Effectiveness., Roseann C. Schaaf, Kathleen Mckeon Nightlinger
Occupational Therapy Using A Sensory Integrative Approach: A Case Study Of Effectiveness., Roseann C. Schaaf, Kathleen Mckeon Nightlinger
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers
OBJECTIVE: This article presents a case report of a child with poor sensory processing and describes the disorders impact on the child's occupational behavior and the changes in occupational performance during 10 months of occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach (OT-SI).
METHOD: Retrospective chart review of assessment data and analysis of parent interview data are reviewed. Progress toward goals and objectives is measured using goal attainment scaling. Themes from parent interview regarding past and present occupational challenges are presented.
RESULTS: Notable improvements in occupational performance are noted on goal attainment scales, and these are consistent with improvements in behavior. …