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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Response to Whiting et al. (2025), "Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® in School-Based Practice: A
Angela Benfield1, Lillian Kaplan2, Jessica Kitchens3
1Angela Benfield, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; ambenfield@gmail.com.
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