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Peer reviewedDenning, Jennifer; Mayberry, Wanda – Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 1987
Thirty-five preschoolers, assigned to otitis media (OM) or no OM groups, were administered the Southern California Postrotary Nystagmus Test and the Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP). Children with a history of OM had significantly decreased scores on the Stepping and Vertical Writing MAP tests, indicating vestibulospinal dysfunction. (SK)
Descriptors: Ears, Learning Disabilities, Motor Reactions, Perceptual Motor Learning
Peer reviewedPolatajko, Helene J.; And Others – Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 1992
A review of research since Ayers' (1972) report on sensory integration (SI) concludes that SI is not supported as an effective treatment for academic problems of children with learning disabilities. It is not clear whether SI is more effective than perceptual-motor approaches or maturation alone. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Learning Disabilities, Perceptual Motor Learning
Peer reviewedHumphries, Thomas W.; And Others – Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 1993
After 72 sessions for 3 hours per week, significantly more children aged 5-9 receiving sensory integration (SI) therapy (n=35) and perceptual motor training (n=35) showed improvement in SI functioning compared to 33 receiving no treatment. Similar effects were found for subgroups with vestibular dysfunction only (n=11, 13, and 11 respectively).…
Descriptors: Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy
