Randomized, single blind, parallel group Duration: 6 weeks
(M 32; F 5) Drop-out Age: 6–12 years Diagnosis of ASD only in 21 patients
Sensory integration according to Parham ()
Fine motor control group ()
18 45-minute sessions
SPM, SRS, GAS, and QNST-II
Significant improvement in mannerism and in GAS score in sensory group compared to fine motor activity
Small sample size High drop-out rate (almost 10%) Only per-protocol analysis Baseline characteristics different at baseline between the two groups QNTS-II not available for 30% of subjects in both groups
(M 26; F 24) Age: not reported Diagnosis of ASD only in 10 patients
Sensory integration according to Parham
None
Sustained focus based on observation
Significant improvement in sustained focus in patients with ASD
Small sample size Not specific for autism Open label trial Data collectors not blinded Statistical analysis not optimal No standardized outcome measure Insufficient baseline data