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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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The effect of a two-week sensory diet on infants with Regulatory Sensory Processing Disorder

Jorge, Jacqueline 19 March 2013 (has links)
This research aimed to determine the effect of educating parents on Regulatory Sensory Processing Disorder (RSPD) and implementing an Ayers-SI sensory diet over a two-week period. Twelve infants who met the criteria for RSPD were subdivided into two groups: 7-12 and 13-24 months. The data was obtained from a telephonic interview and completion of the Infant Toddler Symptom Checklist (ITSC). Following the two-week intervention, the ITSC was completed again and results were compared using the Wilcoxin Signed Rank Test. Although the research sample was small, findings indicate that the Ayers-SI sensory diet was effective in reducing signs of fussiness. The research group showed a significant change (p=0.0024) over the two-week period, with a greater change evident in the 7-12 month group. Selfregulation and attachment showed the most significant change. Difficulties with sensory processing for example, tactile, vestibular and auditory sensitivities appeared to persist, indicating a possible need for direct sensory integrative therapy to address them. In addition, the findings indicate that there is a lack of referral for Ayers-SI occupational therapy. This research adds value to the body of research which indicates the need for early intervention for possible prevention of later developmental difficulties.

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