Grant Proposal Presentation
Transcript: Sensory Processing Disorders and ASD The rate of ASD has increased from 1:150 in 2000 t0 1:68 in 2010 ("Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)," n.d.) The DSM-V changed the criteria for diagnosing Autism. One criterion for the diagnosis of ASD is restrictive or repetitive behavior, interests, or activities. For example, hyperreactivity or hyporeactivity to sensory input (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The Effects of Multi-Sensory Environments on Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Agenda Sensory processing disorders and ASD Sensory Modulation Disorders (SMDs) Sensory integration theory and multi-sensory environments Positive effects of multi-sensory environments Grant proposal Purpose: to determine whether or not multi-sensory environments effect motor skills in individuals with ASD. Participants: Thirty-four children (40-65 months) diagnosed with ASD participated. 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They may also contain equipment such as, brushes, fiber optic string lights, and LED lights. Purpose: to study the effects of multi-sensory