ERIC Number: EJ1366178
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-4512
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4810
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Addressing Sensory Needs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom
Dynia, Jaclyn M.; Walton, Katherine M.; Sagester, Grace M.; Schmidt, Elizabeth K.; Tanner, Kelly J.
Intervention in School and Clinic, v58 n4 p257-263 Mar 2023
Despite substantial comorbidity of sensory dysfunction and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there are few evidence-based sensory interventions for educators to implement in their classrooms. Nonetheless, recent research has found that early childhood educators are frequently implementing sensory strategies in the classroom despite this lack of evidence. This article provides educators with an evidence-informed roadmap for choosing interventions to address sensory needs in children with ASD, and steps for implementing and evaluating the impact of these interventions in their classrooms. Each child with ASD is unique, and therefore it is imperative to work with an occupational therapist to determine the child's sensory processing needs and tailor interventions to meet these individualized needs.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Student Needs, Intervention, Perceptual Motor Learning, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: T73MC24481
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