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The Sensory Integration Framework (FOR) has been used in occupational therapy treatment to treat individuals with Asperger syndrome ((Pfeiffer, Koenig, Kinnealey, Sheppard, & Henderson, 2011 ) sensory processing deficits have difficulty regulating responses to sensations and stimuli (Pfeiffer et al., 2011). Therefore, FOR sensory integration is designed to provide controlled sensory experiences to elicit an adaptive motor response (Pfeiffer et al. ., 2011). Interventions based on this FOR use planned and controlled sensory input in addition to the child's needs and are characterized by an emphasis on sensory stimulation and active participation of the client (Pfeiffer et al., 2011). sensory-related behavior and attention and to increase children's abilities to interact socially, academically, and function independently (Pfeiffer et al., 2011). (2011), studies support the use of sensory integration interventions in children with Asperger syndrome. Preparations: • Decrease tactile defensiveness and increase tactile discrimination. Games involving deep pressure such as (rolling in a blanket, rolling therapy ball on the back of the patient's body) • Heavy work activities: Actions involve pulling, pushing, moving, lifting and playing. These activities can improve attention, arousal level, body awareness, as well as decrease defensiveness: o Jumping on a trampoline. o Riding a bicycle. o Bouncing on a therapy ball to provide vestibular stimulation and joint proprioception. • Wear a weighted vest when performing activities. This provides the child with even, deep pressure input when his......middle of paper......at the jungle gym) at the end of the week to motivate the child as much as possible.ReferencesEarly, MB ( 2013). Occupational therapy and physical disabilities: scope, theory and approaches to practice. In M. B. Early (Ed.), Physical dysfunction skills for the occupational therapy assistant (3rd ed., pp. 7-14). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.Lopata, C., Thomeer, M.L., Volker, M.A., & Nida, R.E. (2006). Effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment on the social behaviors of children with Asperger's disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21(4), 237-244. Pfeiffer, B. A., Koenig, K., Kinnealey, M., Sheppard, M., & Henderson, L. (2011). Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: a pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(1), 76-85. doi:10.5014/ajot.2011.09205