Date of Award
1997
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Peggy Mohr
Keywords
Behavior Therapy; Autistic Disorder
Abstract
Children with autism and related disorders commonly suffer from developmental delays and physical impairments. These often require services such as physical and occupational therapy. The behavioral symptoms these children display can pose an additional challenge to therapy sessions, requiring therapists to spend time dealing with the behaviors rather than focusing on the treatment.
The purpose of the study is to review the literature on autism and related disorders and to provide effective means of behavior management to achieve more effective therapy sessions. This paper will discuss physical therapy interventions such as sensory integration and deep touch proprioception, and how these can be used to help keep students with autism and related disorders more focused and cooperative during therapy sessions.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Lisa J., "Behavior Management in Children with Autism and Related Disorders" (1997). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 314.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/314