An Interoception-Based Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study

Autor/inn/en	Hample, Kerri; Mahler, Kelly; Amspacher, Adam
Titel	An Interoception-Based Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 13 (2020) 4, S.339-352 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1941-1243
DOI	10.1080/19411243.2020.1743221
Schlagwörter	Sensory Experience; Perceptual Impairments; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Children; Intervention; Program Effectiveness; Early Adolescents; Self Contained Classrooms; Emotional Response; Sensory Training; Occupational Therapy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sinnerfahrung; Perceptual handicaps; Wahrnehmungsstörung; Autismus; Child; Kind; Kinder; Emotionales Verhalten; Sensorische Erziehung; Beschäftigungstherapie
Abstract	The ability to notice internal sensations such as tense muscles, a rumbling stomach, or heavy eyelids and translate these internal sensations into emotional meaning such as anger, hunger, and fatigue is an important skill called interoceptive awareness. Deficits in interoception have been discovered within many conditions including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obesity, depression, trauma, and others. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a condensed, 8-week intervention based on "The Interoception Curriculum: A Guide to Developing Mindful Self-Regulation (IC) in children with ASD." Given the novelty of this intervention topic, an intentionally small pilot study was completed with eight autistic students, ages 6-13 years, enrolled in self-contained autism support classrooms. A significant increase in scores on an interoception measure were found as a result of the intervention. Interoception is hypothesized in the research as being foundational for emotional regulation and occupational performance. Therefore, these preliminary findings provide support for future, larger studies that examine the effectiveness of interoception-based interventions, such as the IC. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01