The Effect of Sensorimotor Strategies on Attention and In-Seat Behavior in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study. Issue 3 (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Benson, Jeryl D.; Donoso Brown, Elena V.; Blough, Ashley; Smitsky, Deborah
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational therapy, schools, & early intervention. Volume 13:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Sensory strategies -- preschool -- autism; Occupational therapy for children -- United States -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy for children -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.85150830973
• DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2020.1732262
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-1243

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This quasi-experimental study explored the effects of sensorimotor strategies on improving attention and in-seat behavior of preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using a single subject, B-A-B-A design with a sensorimotor phase (B) and non-sensorimotor phase (A), duration of attention and in-seat behavior were recorded and analyzed from a convenience sample of three participants with ASD in an integrated preschool classroom. Results indicated there were observable but inconsistent positive changes observed in attention and in-seat behavior during phases with the application of sensorimotor strategies. These findings suggest that sensorimotor strategies may be useful in increasing the average time a preschooler with ASD spends attending in the classroom, affording them the opportunity for self-modulation and participation in the educational process.