Sensory Integration Therapy in Children With Dyslexia

NCT04740853 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Rakarsu
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the sensory and functional effects of sensory integration therapy in children with dyslexia according to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). 35 participant (17 intervention, 18 control, aged 8.7;8.5 years) diagnosed with dyslexia were included in the study. In the special education and rehabilitation centers, where they were followed, both groups received special individual training sessions twice a week for eight weeks, and in addition to the intervention group, sensory integration therapy was applied once a week for eight weeks (45 minutes therapy, 15 minutes family briefing - 60 minutes in total). Sensory Profile Test was used for sensory processing evaluation and SCOPE (The Short Child Occupational Profile) for occupational performance analysis. Intervention results and intergroup scores were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Paired Two Sample Test and the Mann Whitney-U test.

Conditions

Dyslexia

Keywords

Dyslexia, sensory integration therapy, MOHO.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Sensory Profile Test

  The Sensory Profile Test is an assessment tool for sensory modulation developed by Winnie Dunn and it is used to determine the types of sensory response during daily activities and which sensory systems are most affected. Functional performance is a valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring sensory processing skills. In the scale, there are 125 questions asked to parents, divided into three parts as sensory processing, modulation, and behavioral-emotional responses. It is evaluated according to the Likert scale (1 = Always, 2 = Frequently, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Rarely, 5 = Never) with 9 factor scores consisting of these parameters. Typical performance, probably difference and definite difference score ranges are determined for each parameter. Total score for each parameter; There is an improvement from the absolute difference score range to the typical performance score range.

  2 weeks

• The Short Child Occupational Profile

  The SCOPE is an assessment tool to evaluate children's activity participation within the framework of MOHO. This questionnaire consists 25 questions (4 questions from each performance area of MOHO and 5 questions for the environment) and it is scored 4-point likert scale. The higher scores mean better performance. The SCOPE is a scale with proven validity and reliability, in which activities, roles and tasks are evaluated comprehensively, the child's skills and environmental opportunities are examined.

  2 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Sensory Integration Therapy+Special Education

EXPERIMENTAL

The therapy program was prepared and applied according to the Ayres theory and based on the basic principles of sensory integration therapy prepared by Parham depending on the evaluation results. Therapy was applied to the intervention group, with a 45-minute session+15 minutes of family information once a week for eight weeks, in addition to the special education sessions they received twice a week in special education institutions. The sensory integration therapy included sensory diet practices and activities consisting of vestibular, tactile, proprioceptive, auditory and visual stimuli. The intervention group continued special education sessions in special education and rehabilitation centers twice a week for eight weeks. In the special education sessions, reading, writing, sequencing, arithmetic, language, organization, memory studies were applied.

Behavioral: Sensory Integration Therapy+Special Education

Special Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group continued special education sessions in special education and rehabilitation centers twice a week for eight weeks. Within the scope of special education sessions, reading, writing, sequencing, arithmetic, language, organization, memory studies were applied.

Behavioral: Sensory Integration Therapy+Special Education

Interventions

Sensory Integration Therapy+Special Education BEHAVIORAL

Sensory integration is a theory first put forward by Ayres in 1972. It is a neurological process that organizes sensory stimuli from our body and our environment for use in the daily life. When the sensory integrity organization of individuals is provided, it is possible to use their body effectively against the environment. Sensory integration therapy, which is defined as a physiologically based process by Ayres and Dunn, also provides changes in individuals' occupations.

Sensory Integration Therapy+Special Education; Special Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 10 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Were between the ages of 6 and 10 years
• Diagnosed with dyslexia by a psychiatrist according to DSM-V criteria

You may not qualify if:

• Had any secondary diagnosis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Remziye Akarsu

Istanbul, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dyslexia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Language Disorders; Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Specific Learning Disorder; Learning Disabilities; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 2, 2021
• First Posted: February 5, 2021
• Study Start: June 15, 2020
• Primary Completion: November 20, 2020
• Study Completion: December 30, 2020
• Last Updated: February 9, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)