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Importance of Research-based Interventions • Sensory Integration Therapy • Dawson and Watling (2000) noted little research on individuals with autism. • “In the case of sensory integration therapy . . . There exist so few studies that conclusions cannot be drawn.” • Arentd, MacLean, & Baumeister (1988) “ To base a treatment on a theory that cannot be tested is pesudoscience. To conduct interventions based on opinion without critically evaluating the evidence is paternalism, not professionalism.” • Considered an nonreimbursable medical expense by major insurance companies due to lack of supportive research <strong>Hyatt</strong>, Filler, & Krasch; TASH 2009 14
Importance of Research-based • Miller (2003) Interventions • “ Rigorous research evaluating the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy is crucial and must continue over the upcoming decades. However, these children and families cannot wait for definitive research evidence.” A statement similar to this would indicate bias in a research study. • “The knowledge base from research in this field is in its infancy and substantial work is needed before enough rigorous empirical data are available to proffer valid conclusions about the effectiveness of this intervention approach.” The field is over 30 years old, how long with this infancy last? <strong>Hyatt</strong>, Filler, & Krasch; TASH 2009 15
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