Effectiveness of Sensory Motor Oral Stimulation for Reducing the Self Biting Behavior in Children with Autism

Jay Vijay Sonawane, Agraj P, Jayaraman R

Abstract: AIM To investigate the effect of sensory motor oral stimulation in children with Autism OBJECTIVES To evaluate the self-stimulatory and self injurious behaviors in the form of self-biting behavior in Autism, by using Repetitive behavior scale (RBS). To find out the effects of sensory motor oral stimulation on self-biting behaviors in Autism. METHODOLOGY Totally 30 subjects (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) of age group 6 to 10 years participated in this study. RESULTS Sensory motor oral stimulation is effective in reducing the self-biting behaviors in children with autism. CONCLUSION Sensory motor oral stimulation in occupational therapy has significant role in reducing self-biting behaviors of the autistic child.

Keywords: Autism, Sensory motor oral stimulation, Occupational Therapy

How to Cite?: Jay Vijay Sonawane, Agraj P, Jayaraman R, "Effectiveness of Sensory Motor Oral Stimulation for Reducing the Self Biting Behavior in Children with Autism", Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 762-766, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20175989, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20175989