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ArticleThe American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association2024

Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention for Autistic Children: A Telehealth Adaptation.

Natalie Schiano, Taylor Sivori, Rachel Dumont, Molly Weaver, Aseel Shehadeh, Elizabeth Ridgway, Roseann Schaaf

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Article in The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Natalie SchianoNatalie Schiano, OTD, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Taylor SivoriTaylor Sivori, OTD, OTR/L, is Research Project Manager II, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Rachel DumontRachel Dumont, MS, OTR/L, is Research Program Manager, Center of Telehealth, Geisinger Clinic, Danville, PA.
Molly WeaverMolly Weaver, OTD, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania's Approved Private School, Philadelphia, PA.
Aseel ShehadehAseel Shehadeh, OTD, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, PT Solutions, Totowa, NJ.
Elizabeth RidgwayElizabeth Ridgway, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, is Occupational Therapy Assistant Chief and Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Einstein/Montefiore, Bronx, NY.
Roseann SchaafRoseann Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Director, Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence, and Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; roseann.schaaf@jefferson.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

importanceAyres Sensory Integration® is an evidence-based, manualized occupational therapy intervention for autism that is delivered in person. A telehealth adaptation could bridge service gaps for families who may have challenges accessing services.

objectiveTo create a telehealth adaptation of the evidence-based manualized protocol of Ayres Sensory Integration using best practice for telehealth guidelines and to obtain input on the adaptation from experts.

settingOnline survey of U.S. telehealth experts and occupational therapy clinicians in fall and winter 2022.

participantsTwo telehealth experts and six occupational therapy clinicians. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Two Qualtrics surveys focused on perceived feasibility and acceptability, resources included, and clarity of instructions.

resultsTelehealth experts and occupational therapy clinicians rated the Ayres Sensory Integration telehealth adapted manual as easy to follow, aligned with telehealth best practices, and feasible for remote delivery. Suggestions for additional adaptations included adding resources for technology troubleshooting, intervention planning, rapport building, and continuing education. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Suggested adaptations were made; the manual is ready for feasibility testing. Plain-Language Summary: This report is the first to describe a telehealth adaptation of Ayres Sensory Integration®. The manual provides comprehensive training and resources to support clinicians in delivering sensory integration, telehealth-based interventions to autistic children. Two telehealth experts and six occupational therapy clinicians rated the Ayres Sensory Integration telehealth adapted manual as easy to follow, aligned with telehealth best practices, and feasible for remote delivery. The manual will be available to clinicians after feasibility and pilot testing.

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Autistic DisorderOccupational TherapyTelemedicineAutism Spectrum DisorderChildEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHumansMale

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PMID38900915
PMCPMC11220782

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