In addition to publications produced by Pediatric Therapy Network, staff at PTN are involved in numerous independent publication projects. Below are articles written by PTN staff.

Pubertal Effect on Autistic Girl In spite of professional efforts to help autistic children through· out childhood, a number of individuals with this disorder are reported to have increased evidence of neurological abnormalities and regressinn of behavior at puberty. Download Article

Understanding Ayres Sensory Integration This article articulates the core principles of sensory integration as originally developed by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, explains the rationale for developing a trademark specifically linked to these core principles, and identifies the impact that this trademark can have on practice. Download Article

The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests This article explores how awareness of the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests)and its relationship to function can assist the occupational therapist in determining whether a performance deficit at school may be related to poor sensory integration and praxis skills. Download Article

Influences of Sensory Integration on Development The purpose of this study was to identify change in patterns of language development associated wi th the institution of sensory integration methods of therapy among children with language disorders. Download Article

Fidelity in Sensory Integration Intervention We sought to assess validity of sensory integration outcomes research in relation to fidelity (faithfulness of intervention to underlying therapeutic principles). Download Article

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) This article identifies the recent and current applications of GAS to occupational therapy for children with sensory integration dysfunction, as well as the process, usefulness, and problems of application of the GAS methodology to this population. Download Article

The Use of Crafts in Occupational Therapy for the Physically Disabled The historical use of crafts in occupational therapy for the physically disabled patient is reviewed and the results of a sur- vey aimed at describing current craft use is presented. Download Article