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Aimee Piller1, Lauren Andelin2, Tara J Glennon3
1Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, is Owner/Director at Piller Child Development, LLC.
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Systematic review briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews evaluated in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each systematic review brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This systematic review brief presents findings from the systematic review on the effectiveness of sensory-based interventions (excluding Ayres Sensory Integration® [ASI]) for children and youth 0-21 yr of age.
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