Efeitos da terapia de integração sensorial de Ayres nas atividades de vida diária e participação de criança com transtorno do espectro do autismo : estudo de caso

Abstract

Objective: Due to the large percentage of children with ASD who have sensory impairments that can affect their daily life skills, the present study aimed to verify the effects of Ayres' Sensory Integration therapy on the participation of daily activities of a preschool child with ASD. Methods: Single case study with evaluation and reassessment using the Pediatric Evaluation of Dusfunction Inventory - Pediatric Evaluation of Dusability Inventory (PEDI), Sensory Profile and the Occupational Performance Measure - Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) for application of the Integration Approach Ayres' Sensory for 30 sections measuring the effects of the approach on the functional performance of a child with ASD within the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results of this study suggest that the Ayres Sensory Integration approach, when followed according to the measure of fidelity, has a positive impact on the performance and participation of activities of daily living, especially in self-care. Conclusions: As it is a single case study, it is necessary that more studies with a larger sample to verify if the result of this study applies in other situations.