Year of Publication
2005
Date of Thesis
12-2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Occupational Therapy
Subject Categories
Autistic children -- Rehabilitation; Massage therapy; Sensorimotor integration; Occupational therapy for children
Abstract
This single-subject ABA study evaluated the effectiveness of providing proprioceptive input through touch therapy to reduce the incidence of self-stimulatory and off-task behavior in a seven year-old child with autism.
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Recommended Citation
Fisher, Neva, "Effectiveness of touch therapy in decreasing self-stimulatory and off-task behavior in children with autism" (2005). Ithaca College Theses. 88.
https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ic_theses/88