Multi-sensory integration combined with cognitive performance as a therapeutic treatment approach in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Short Communication

Markus Ernst

Abstract

 Sensory integration is one of the most utilized therapeutic interventions in ASD. Problems effectively integrating multi-sensory input can limit, amongst others, a child’s ability to develop social relationships, cognitive motor skills, planning and sequencing novel tasks and attending to tasks. New technologies for testing and therapy like multi-axle rotational devices and cognitive motor training platforms give new opportunities in multi-sensory integration and cognitive performance, however, a lack of consensus exists regarding its evidence base. 

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