Sensory Integration Therapy on Social and Self Care Skills in Children with Autism

Abstract

Autism is a lifelong neurological disability, usually appearing during the first three years of life, which severely impairs the person‟s sensory processing; verbal and nonverbal communication; and social interaction. Autism causes disturbance in Sensory processing which affects all areas of life like development, behaviour, learning, communication, friendships and play. The aim accentuates how Sensory Integration Therapy helps in improving the social and self care skills in children with autism (3-12 years of age). The findings reported that sensory integration therapy for three times a week for three months helps in improving some aspects of their social and self care skills. The present research provides an opportunity for further research on other types of adaptive behaviour.