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The effect of a sensory integration program on academic achievement, motor performance, and self-esteem in children identified as learning disabled: results of a clinical trial
Polatajko HJ, Law M, Miller J, Schaffer R, Macnab J
Occupational Therapy Journal of Research 1991 May-Jun;11(3):155-176
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

A multicenter clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of sensory integration therapy on the academic achievement, motor performance, and self-esteem of learning disabled children who have sensory integrative dysfunction. A sample of 67 children was randomised into one of two groups: sensory integrative (SI) and perceptual-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, the Behavioural Academic Self-Esteem Rating Scale, and the Personality Inventory For Children were administered before therapy, after 6 months of therapy, and 3 months following cessation of therapy. No group differences were detected on any measure. The implications of the findings and possible interpretations are discussed and future studies suggested.
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