Interventions to Facilitate Auditory, Visual, and Motor Integration in Autism: A Review of the Evidence

@article{Dawson2000InterventionsTF,
  title={Interventions to Facilitate Auditory, Visual, and Motor Integration in Autism: A Review of the Evidence},
  author={Geraldine Dawson and Renee Watling},
  journal={Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders},
  year={2000},
  volume={30},
  pages={415-421}
}
  • G. Dawson, R. Watling
  • Published 1 October 2000
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Evidence is reviewed on the prevalence of sensory and motor abnormalities in autism and the effectiveness of three interventions designed to address such abnormalities—sensory integration therapy, traditional occupational therapy, and auditory integration training. Although sensory processing and motor abnormalities are neither universal nor specific to autism, the prevalence of such abnormalities in autism is relatively high. There is, however, little controlled research on the effectiveness… 
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