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SUBMITTER: Kong M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5605637 | biostudies-literature | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kong Michele M Pritchard Mallory M Dean Lara L Talley Michele M Torbert Roger R Maha Julian J
Frontiers in pediatrics 20170915
Sensory processing difficulties are common among many special needs children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sensory sensitivities often result in interference of daily functioning and can lead to social isolation for both the individual and family unit. A quality improvement (QI) project was undertaken within a local zoo to systematically implement a sensory training program targeted at helping special needs individuals with sensory challenges, including those with AS ...[more]