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http://dx.doi.org/10.18064/JKASI.2021.19.3.1

The Effect of Environmental Enrichment Therapy Program for Developmental Delayed Children on Task Performance, Sensory Processing  

Jo, Eun-Ji (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Chungcheongbuk-do Assistive Technology Center)
Park, Kyoung-Young (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Jungwon University)
Choi, Jeong-Sil (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Chungbuk Health & Science University)
Sin, Su-Jung (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Jungwon University)
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The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration / v.19, no.3, 2021 , pp. 1-12 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the environmental enrichment therapy (EET) program on the task performance and sensory processing of children with delayed development. Methods : This study was conducted with a single-subject ABA research design for two children with developmental delay findings, and intervention was conducted 7 times a week for 4 weeks. Both children confirmed changes in task performance and sensory processing after intervention. Results : After intervention, task performance improved from an average of 200% to a maximum of 354% compared to the baseline period, and the score in the sensory processing area, which affects tactile processing, emotional response, and activity level, was improved to the normal category. Conclusion : Through this study, it was confirmed that the EET program was effective in performing tasks and sensory processing for children with developmental delays, and its usefulness was confirmed as a program that can be implemented at home.
Keywords
Developmental delay; Environmental enrichment therapy program; Home program; Sensory processing; Task performance;
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