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Regul-A: A Technological Application for Sensory Regulation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Home

Helena Reis1, Inês Eusébio2, Margarida Sousa2

  • 1ciTechCare, Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2-Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 13, 2021
PubMed

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This study developed the Regul-A app to help parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) use sensory strategies for better participation in daily routines. The app aims to improve daily living, sleep, rest, and play activities.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Assistive technology
  • Child development

Background:

  • Sensory processing disorder is a core feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), impacting adaptive behaviors and participation in life situations.
  • Children with ASD aged 3-6 years often face challenges in daily routines due to sensory processing issues.
  • Developing effective interventions is crucial for improving the quality of life for children with ASD and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a technological platform (app) to assist families in regulating children with ASD using sensory strategies.
  • To enhance children's participation in daily home routines through targeted sensory interventions.
  • To create a user-friendly tool for parents and occupational therapists to manage and implement strategies for children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • A focus group of four specialized occupational therapists identified essential app content related to sensory strategies.
  • A subsequent group of three experts ensured the quality and accuracy of the technological platform's development.
  • The app, named Regul-A, was designed based on expert input regarding sensory strategies for children with ASD.

Main Results:

  • The app Regul-A was developed to aid parents in managing children with ASD's participation in home routines.
  • Key sensory strategies for children's daily occupations (activities of daily living, sleep, rest, play) were identified and integrated into the app.
  • The app's structure was designed to facilitate the implementation of these strategies.

Conclusions:

  • The next study phase involves families and occupational therapists using the Regul-A platform.
  • Regul-A is envisioned as a future tool for collecting and analyzing occupational performance data for children with ASD.
  • The app aims to improve strategy implementation and information sharing between parents and therapists for children with ASD.

Keywords:
autism spectrum disorderhome routinessensory regulation

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