Proposal for an Educational Care Program for Children with Autism -Based on Sensory Integration Theory -

Abstract

The study aims to develop the sensory abilities , most specifically the balance sense through an
educational program based on sensory integration theory . The sample of the study comprises
two children with autism , aged between ( 9-11 years) , with a moderate level of autism disorder.
The following tools were used in the pre-diagnosis of the children's level: the CARS Autism
Rating Scale, the Sensory Disorders Survey Form, and the Sensory Profile.The educational
program based on sensory integration designed by the researchers was also used for treatment,
therefore , the study results were as follows :
The Sensory integration disorders in children with autism vary in severity, with some being
more common, such as balance, deep pressure, and touch.
The Sensory integration disorder can be dual (involving two senses) or multiple.
There are systematic and specialized methods to deal with these disorders.
There is noticeable effectiveness in the proposed training program based on Sensory Integration
Theory in improving sensory disorders in children with autism, in more precise terms :
The pre-diagnosis of autism cases reveals significant sensory disorders in the sense of balance,
while the post-diagnosis shows improvement in sensory disorders, specifically the sense of
balance.