Effectiveness of sensory integration-based intervention in autistic children, focusing on Chinese children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been increasing year by year, bringing huge economic and mental burdens to society and families. Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention (ASI) is a widely used approach in the treatment of ASD. A more common sensory integration approach in China is called sensory integration-based intervention (SIBI), which is developed based on ASI. This study systematically analyzes the effects of SIBI on the sensory integration abilities and autism-related behaviors of autistic children.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCO, and CNKI databases from inception to February 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using SIBI to improve autistic children were included. After selection

SUBMITTER: Lyu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673401 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature