King Faisal Hospital & Research Centre, Centre for Autism Research, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Psychology and Clinical Language Science, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, UK.
F1000Res. 2022 Jan 17;11:50. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.74257.2. eCollection 2022.
: Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) is widely employed by occupational therapists working with clients who experience challenges in sensory integration, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is a dearth of research examining the feasibility of ASI outside of Western nations. This study documented the barriers associated with ASI in Saudi Arabia and assessed whether the intervention could improve process and participation skills. : Single-Subject experimental design was used. The participant was a 4-year-old girl with ASD from Saudi Arabia. Data were gathered on sensory processing, motor skills, and participation in activities of daily living. The study used semi-structured interviews and assessments (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests, the Sensory Processing Measure-Preschool, and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-2) to develop goals, identify outcome measures, and plan an ASI intervention. : Despite the limited availability of resources (e.g., toys, treatment spaces) and Arabic measures, improvements were observed on motor and sensory tasks and in occupational performance. : ASI that adheres to the ASI fidelity tool can be of value for Saudi Arabian children with ASD. Additionally, the study provides a stepping-stone to further research for occupational therapists in Saudi Arabia working with children with ASD.
: 感觉统合评估(ASI)被广泛应用于从事感觉统合障碍治疗的职业治疗师,包括自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)患者。然而,在非西方国家,很少有研究来评估 ASI 的可行性。本研究记录了沙特阿拉伯 ASI 治疗中的障碍,并评估了该干预措施是否可以改善其过程和参与技能。: 本研究采用了单一被试实验设计。参与者是一名来自沙特阿拉伯的 4 岁 ASD 女孩。研究收集了感觉处理、运动技能和日常生活活动参与的数据。研究使用半结构化访谈和评估(感觉统合与实践测试、感觉处理测量-学龄前儿童和 Peabody 发育性运动量表-2)来制定目标、确定结果衡量标准和规划 ASI 干预措施。: 尽管资源(如玩具、治疗空间)和阿拉伯语评估有限,但在运动和感觉任务以及职业表现方面都观察到了改善。: 符合 ASI 保真度工具的 ASI 对沙特阿拉伯 ASD 儿童具有价值。此外,该研究为沙特阿拉伯的职业治疗师为 ASD 儿童提供了进一步研究的基础。