Sensory Integration & Telehealth vs Traditional Models

Scope
This reference list prioritizes (1) systematic reviews focused on Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and sensory-based interventions, and (2) telehealth evidence relevant to sensory-focused pediatric OT service models (e.g., parent coaching, telehealth OT systematic reviews, and a telehealth ASI adaptation paper).
Included systematic reviews and key articles
References (APA 7th)
Schaaf, R. C., Dumont, R. L., Arbesman, M., & May-Benson, T. A. (2018). Efficacy of occupational therapy
using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,
72(1), 7201190010p1–7201190010p10. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028431
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29280711/
Schoen, S. A., Lane, S. J., Mailloux, Z., May-Benson, T., Parham, L. D., Smith Roley, S., & Schaaf, R. C.
(2019). A systematic review of Ayres Sensory Integration intervention for children with autism. Autism
Research, 12(1), 6–19. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2046
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548827/
Piller, A., McHugh Conlin, J., Glennon, T. J., Andelin, L., Auld-Wright, K., Teng, K., & Tarver, T. (2025).
Systematic review of sensory-based interventions for children and youth (2015–2024). Frontiers in
Pediatrics, 13, 1720179. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1720179
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41321460/
Miller-Kuhaneck, H., & Watling, R. (2018). Parental or teacher education and coaching to support function
and participation of children and youth with sensory processing and sensory integration challenges: A
systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(1),
7201190030p1–7201190030p11. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029017
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29280713/
Allen, S., Knott, F. J., Branson, A., & Lane, S. J. (2021). Coaching parents of children with sensory
integration difficulties: A scoping review. Occupational Therapy International, 2021, 6662724.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6662724
PubMed/Full text: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8225452/
Ismael, N., Lawson, L. M., & Hartwell, J. (2018). Relationship between sensory processing and
participation in daily occupations for children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of
studies that used Dunn’s sensory processing framework. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,
72(3), 7203205030p1–7203205030p9. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.024075
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29689172/
Feldhacker, D. R., Jewell, V. D., LeSage, S. J., Collins, H., Lohman, H., & Russell, M. (2022). Telehealth
interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice: A systematic review. American Journal
of Occupational Therapy, 76(6), 7606205090. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049417
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36332197/
Molitor, W. L., Li, Z., Kuhl, N., & Jewell, V. D. (2025). Occupational therapy telehealth interventions across
populations from 2019 to 2022: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,
79(4), 7904205160. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.050939
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40489594/
Schiano, N., Sivori, T., Dumont, R., Weaver, M., Shehadeh, A., Ridgway, E., & Schaaf, R. (2024). Ayres
Sensory Integration® intervention for autistic children: A telehealth adaptation. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 78(4), 7804345010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050612
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38900915/
Little, L. M., Pope, E., Wallisch, A., & Dunn, W. (2018). Occupation-based coaching by means of
telehealth for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 72(2), 7202205020p1–7202205020p7.
https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.024786
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29426380/
Novak, I., & Honan, I. (2019). Effectiveness of paediatric occupational therapy for children with disabilities:
A systematic review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66(3), 258–273.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12573
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30968419/
Jaswal, S., Lo, J., Howe, A., Hao, Y., Zhu, S., Sithamparanathan, G., & Nowrouzi-Kia, B. (2025). The era
of technology in healthcare—An evaluation of telerehabilitation on client outcomes: A systematic
review and meta-analysis. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 35(4), 783–799.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10237-4
PubMed/Full text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39340733/
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