Outcomes of sensory integration therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder: a non-randomized pre-post intervention study.

What was studied

This was a non-randomized pre-post study of sensory integration therapy (SIT). The children had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and were aged 3 to 10 years. 30 children were recruited from a clinic at Ain Shams University in Cairo. Recruitment ran from May 2023 to January 2025. The program lasted 12 weeks, with one 30-minute session weekly. Autism severity (CARS) and sensory profile were rechecked afterward.

What they found

Mean CARS scores fell from 33.9 to 31.95. Mild autism rose, and moderate autism fell. Severe cases did not change. Vestibular processing, emotional and social response, and inattention improved the most (p-value < 0.001). Auditory processing also improved (p-value 0.001). Sensory processing linked to endurance and tone improved the least.

What it means for patients

The authors said SIT effectively reduced autism severity. They said it improved key sensory and behavioural domains. They said this was most true in mild to moderate cases.

Why it is not certain yet

This was a non-randomized study with no control group. It had a small sample of 30 children. The trial was registered retrospectively, in March 2025. It ran at one clinic in Cairo.

Source

Outcomes of sensory integration therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder: a non-randomized pre-post intervention study.

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