Year: 2023 | Month: November | Volume: 13 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 22-28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231105
Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Therapy with Music Therapy on Sensory Processing and Reciprocal Activities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pratik Arun Raipure1, Dr. Siddhima Hardikar2
1Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Neurosciences physiotherapy Department), P.E.S Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
2Assisstant Professor (Neurosciences physiotherapy Department), P.E.S Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
Corresponding Author: Pratik Arun Raipure
ABSTRACT
Introduction: The autism spectrum disorder is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by difficulty in social interactions, communication, repetitive behavior and usual responses to sensory stimuli. It is commonly referred as autism or in context of a professional diagnosis, as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Impaired sensory processing may also be associated with poor motor control impacting on participation in daily life. Sensory integration therapy is also known as sensory based treatments or interventions, are designed to provide sensory activities or experiences to help individuals respond better to environmental stimuli. Music therapy is particularly effective tool when working with children with autism spectrum conditions, because music communicates with these children on a level where mere words cannot go.
Method: 40 children were approached out of which 30 children consented for assessment and intervention. Their sensory processing and reciprocal activities assessed by short sensory profile scale.
Results: Paired t test was used to statistically analyzed the sensory processing and reciprocal activities by sensory integration with music therapy. the test showed significant result with p<0.001.
Conclusion: This study confirms that sensory integration therapy with music therapy is effective to improve sensory processing and reciprocal activities in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Key words: Autism spectrum disorder, Sensory integration therapy, Music therapy.