A sensory intervention to improve sleep behaviours and sensory processing behaviours of children with sensory processing disorders

Purpose This paper aims to investigate if a sensory intervention of moderate pressure touch children with processing disorder (SPD) affects sleep behaviours and behaviours. Design/methodology/approach A total 50 children, aged 5–11 years both SPD difficulties in Israel, were randomly divided into an experimental control group, nonblinded. Participants the group received three weeks nightly massage by their parents, baseline week on ends. Parents filled out questionnaires reporting log. determined outcome goals using goal attainment scoring. The assessment tools used short profile child habits questionnaire (Dunn, 1999; Owens et al. , 2000). Findings Significant improvement was found subgroup scores participation measures including onset, anxiety, parasomnias, duration, daytime sleepiness, as well score ( F (1,48) = 24.71, p < 0.001). Originality/value Results this study suggest that consistent application advised or trained occupational therapist may be clinical practice improve SPD.