This online article briefly describes and evaluates sensory integrative therapy (sensory integration, SI, or SIT). In SIT, individuals receive sensory stimulation aimed at improving attention and cognitive function, while decreasing inappropriate behaviors. The article concludes that there is currently not enough supporting evidence to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of SIT.

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. Their website states that the organization’s goal is to “work toward adopting higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism.”