J Pak Med Assoc. 2026 Jun;76(6):942-945. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.21549.
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Ayres sensory integration therapy versus conservative treatment in autism spectrum disorder. In a prospective randomised controlled trial, we assessed pre- and post-intervention scores of both the intervention group (A) that took ASI and the control group (B) that received conservative treatment-only behaviour therapy, speech therapy, and educational activities of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -using sensory profile from Jan 2024 to July 2024. Thirty diagnosed ASD cases, age range 2-8 years, were randomly enrolled in both groups (n=15/group) at the RICCER Institute of Faisalabad. The intervention group (A) was noted to be significantly better in mean change as compared with the control group (B). Independent and paired t-test results showed significant relationship between ASI intervention group (A) and sensory integration dysfunction, while non-significant relationship between sensory integration dysfunction and conservative group (B) treatment (p> 0.05). Ayres Sensory Integration, an Occupational Therapy Approach, was significantly effective in developing socialisation, self-care, and aim accomplishment in comparison to conservative treatment in ASD.
PMID:42363339 | DOI:10.47391/JPMA.21549
