Roseann Schaaf

TitleProfessor CHP
InstitutionThomas Jefferson University
DepartmentOccupation Therapy
Address901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19107
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    R03HD055972     (SCHAAF, ROSEANN C)Aug 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2011
    NIH
    Physiological and Behavioral Characterization of Sensory Dysfunction in Autism
    Role: Principal Investigator

    R01HD082814     (MOLHOLM, SOPHIE)Sep 15, 2015 - May 31, 2021
    NIH
    Sensory Integration Therapy in Autism: Mechanisms and Effectiveness
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

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    1. Whiting CC, Schoen SA, Bundy A, Lane SJ, Mailloux Z, Roley SS, May-Benson TA, Schaaf RC. Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration? in School-Based Practice: A Call to Action. Am J Occup Ther. 2025 Jan 01; 79(1). PMID: 39629698.
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    2. Pagnotta KD, Schianom NR, Bernabe K, Jean-Claude J, Toole N, Martin R, Barrett A, Lawlor K, Dumont R, Schaaf R. Addressing Sensory Challenges in Athletes with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Commentary. J Athl Train. 2024 Aug 24. PMID: 39180144.
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    3. Schiano N, Sivori T, Dumont R, Weaver M, Shehadeh A, Ridgway E, Schaaf R. Ayres Sensory Integration? Intervention for Autistic Children: A Telehealth Adaptation. Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Jul 01; 78(4). PMID: 38900915.
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    4. Williams ZJ, Schaaf R, Ausderau KK, Baranek GT, Barrett DJ, Cascio CJ, Dumont RL, Eyoh EE, Failla MD, Feldman JI, Foss-Feig JH, Green HL, Green SA, He JL, Kaplan-Kahn EA, Ke?eli-Kaysili B, MacLennan K, Mailloux Z, Marco EJ, Mash LE, McKernan EP, Molholm S, Mostofsky SH, Puts NAJ, Robertson CE, Russo N, Shea N, Sideris J, Sutcliffe JS, Tavassoli T, Wallace MT, Wodka EL, Woynaroski TG. Examining the latent structure and correlates of sensory reactivity in autism: a multi-site integrative data analysis by the autism sensory research consortium. Mol Autism. 2023 Aug 28; 14(1):31. PMID: 37635263.
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    5. Mailloux Z, Grady-Dominguez P, Bundy A, Parham LD, Roley SS, Wieland S, Schaaf RC. Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration? Praxis Tests: Construct Validity and Internal Reliability. Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Jul 01; 77(4). PMID: 37589659.
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    6. Schaaf RC, Puts NA, Williams ZJ, Woynaroski T. Forwarding the Science of Sensory Features in Autism and Related Conditions. J Autism Dev Disord. 2023 May 04. PMID: 37142906.
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    7. He JL, Williams ZJ, Harris A, Powell H, Schaaf R, Tavassoli T, Puts NAJ. A working taxonomy for describing the sensory differences of autism. Mol Autism. 2023 04 11; 14(1):15. PMID: 37041612.
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    8. Williams ZJ, Schaaf R, Ausderau KK, Baranek GT, Barrett DJ, Cascio CJ, Dumont RL, Eyoh EE, Failla MD, Feldman JI, Foss-Feig JH, Green HL, Green SA, He JL, Kaplan-Kahn EA, Ke?eli-Kaysili B, MacLennan K, Mailloux Z, Marco EJ, Mash LE, McKernan EP, Molholm S, Mostofsky SH, Puts NAJ, Robertson CE, Russo N, Shea N, Sideris J, Sutcliffe JS, Tavassoli T, Wallace MT, Wodka EL, Woynaroski TG. Examining the Latent Structure and Correlates of Sensory Reactivity in Autism: A Multi-site Integrative Data Analysis by the Autism Sensory Research Consortium. Res Sq. 2023 Jan 10. PMID: 36712092.
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    9. Schaaf RC, Wright KA, Mailloux Z, Grady P, Parham LD, Roley SS, Bundy A. Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration? (EASI) Tactile Perception Tests: Construct Validity and Internal Reliability. Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Jan 01; 77(1). PMID: 36779979.
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    10. Schaaf RC, Mailloux Z, Ridgway E, Berruti AS, Dumont RL, Jones EA, Leiby BE, Sancimino C, Yi M, Molholm S. Sensory Phenotypes in Autism: Making a Case for the Inclusion of Sensory Integration Functions. J Autism Dev Disord. 2022 Sep 27. PMID: 36167886.
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    11. Roan C, Mailloux Z, Carroll A, Schaaf RC. A Parent Guidebook for Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration®. Am J Occup Ther. 2022 Sep 01; 76(5). PMID: 35900366.
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    12. Berruti AS, Schaaf RC, Jones EA, Ridgway E, Dumont RL, Leiby B, Sancimino C, Yi M, Molholm S. Notes from an epicenter: navigating behavioral clinical trials on autism spectrum disorder amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Bronx. Trials. 2022 Aug 19; 23(1):691. PMID: 35986303.
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    13. Omairi C, Mailloux Z, Antoniuk SA, Schaaf R. Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Brazil. Am J Occup Ther. 2022 Jul 01; 76(4). PMID: 35849051.
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    14. Schoen SA, Schaaf RC, Mailloux Z, Bundy A, Lane S, May-Benson TA, Parham LD, Roley SS. Response: Commentary: Evaluating Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Treatment: Issues and Analysis. Front Integr Neurosci. 2022; 16:874320. PMID: 35747497.
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    15. Trewin A, Mailloux Z, Schaaf RC. Evaluation of MealSense©: A Sensory Integration-Based Feeding Support Program for Parents. Am J Occup Ther. 2022 May 01; 76(3). PMID: 35381076.
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    16. Lamash L, Grady-Dominguez P, Mailloux Z, Parham LD, Schaaf RC, Smith Roley S, Gal E. EASI Praxis Tests: Age Trends and Internal Consistency. Am J Occup Ther. 2022 Mar 01; 76(2). PMID: 35226062.
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    17. Mailloux Z, Grady-Dominguez P, Petersen J, Parham LD, Roley SS, Bundy A, Schaaf RC. Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI) Vestibular and Proprioceptive Tests: Construct Validity and Internal Reliability. Am J Occup Ther. 2021 Nov 01; 75(6). PMID: 34792540.
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    18. Schaaf RC, Carroll A, Waskie EC, Dumont RL, Ridgway E. Choosing Performance-Based Outcome Measures of Daily Living Skills and Socialization for Clinical Trials in Autistic Children. Am J Occup Ther. 2021 Nov 01; 75(6). PMID: 34817591.
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    19. DeBoth KK, Reynolds S, Lane SJ, Carretta H, Lane AE, Schaaf RC. Neurophysiological Correlates of Sensory-Based Phenotypes in ASD. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2021 Oct 18. PMID: 34664126.
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    20. Beker S, Foxe JJ, Venticinque J, Bates J, Ridgeway EM, Schaaf RC, Molholm S. Looking for consistency in an uncertain world: test-retest reliability of neurophysiological and behavioral readouts in autism. J Neurodev Disord. 2021 09 30; 13(1):43. PMID: 34592931.
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    21. Gándara-Gafo B, Beaudry-Bellefeuille I, Mailloux Z, Moriyón T, Parham LD, Riego SS, Serrada-Tejeda S, Roley SS, Toledo P, Schaaf RC. Cultural Adaptation of the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI) for Spanish-Speaking Populations. Am J Occup Ther. 2021 Sep 01; 75(5). PMID: 34780641.
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    22. Schoen SA, Lane SJ, Schaaf RC, Mailloux Z, Parham LD, Roley SS, May-Benson T. Ayres Sensory Integration Meets Criteria for an Evidence-Based Practice: A Response to Stevenson [2019]. Autism Res. 2019 Aug; 12(8):1154-1155. PMID: 31254316.
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    23. Lane SJ, Mailloux Z, Schoen S, Bundy A, May-Benson TA, Parham LD, Smith Roley S, Schaaf RC. Neural Foundations of Ayres Sensory Integration®. Brain Sci. 2019 Jun 28; 9(7). PMID: 31261689.
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    24. Clark GF, Watling R, Parham LD, Schaaf R. Occupational Therapy Interventions for Children and Youth With Challenges in Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing: A School-Based Practice Case Example. Am J Occup Ther. 2019 May/Jun; 73(3):7303390010p1-7303390010p8. PMID: 31120849.
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    25. Bizzell E, Ross J, Rosenthal C, Dumont R, Schaaf R. Sensory Features as a Marker of Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Autism Dev Disord. 2019 Mar 01. PMID: 30825080.
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    26. Parham LD, Clark GF, Watling R, Schaaf R. Occupational Therapy Interventions for Children and Youth With Challenges in Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing: A Clinic-Based Practice Case Example. Am J Occup Ther. 2019 Jan/Feb; 73(1):7301395010p1-7301395010p9. PMID: 30839273.
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    27. Schoen SA, Lane SJ, Mailloux Z, May-Benson T, Parham LD, Smith Roley S, Schaaf RC. A systematic review of ayres sensory integration intervention for children with autism. Autism Res. 2019 Jan; 12(1):6-19. PMID: 30548827.
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    28. Mailloux Z, Parham LD, Roley SS, Ruzzano L, Schaaf RC. Introduction to the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI). Am J Occup Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 72(1):7201195030p1-7201195030p7. PMID: 29280717.
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    29. Schaaf RC, Dumont RL, Arbesman M, May-Benson TA. Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A Systematic Review. Am J Occup Ther. 2018 Jan/Feb; 72(1):7201190010p1-7201190010p10. PMID: 29280711.
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    30. Souders MC, Zavodny S, Eriksen W, Sinko R, Connell J, Kerns C, Schaaf R, Pinto-Martin J. Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2017 Jun; 19(6):34. PMID: 28502070.
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    31. Hunt J, van Hooydonk E, Faller P, Mailloux Z, Schaaf R. Manualization of Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® for Autism. OTJR (Thorofare N J). 2017 Jul; 37(3):141-148. PMID: 28621219.
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    32. Faller P, Hunt J, van Hooydonk E, Mailloux Z, Schaaf R. Application of Data-Driven Decision Making Using Ayres Sensory Integration(®) With a Child With Autism. Am J Occup Ther. 2016 Jan-Feb; 70(1):7001220020p1-9. PMID: 26709422.
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    33. Schaaf RC, Schoen SA, May-Benson TA, Parham LD, Lane SJ, Roley SS, Mailloux Z. State of the Science: A Roadmap for Research in Sensory Integration. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 Nov-Dec; 69(6):6906360010p1-7. PMID: 26565107.
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    34. Schaaf RC, Cohn ES, Burke J, Dumont R, Miller A, Mailloux Z. Linking Sensory Factors to Participation: Establishing Intervention Goals With Parents for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 Sep-Oct; 69(5):6905185005p1-8. PMID: 26356657.
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    35. Dunn W, Griffith JW, Sabata D, Morrison MT, MacDermid JC, Darragh A, Schaaf R, Dudgeon B, Connor LT, Carey L, Tanquary J. Measuring change in somatosensation across the lifespan. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 May-Jun; 69(3):6903290020p1-9. PMID: 25871603.
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    36. Schaaf RC, Lane AE. Toward a Best-Practice Protocol for Assessment of Sensory Features in ASD. J Autism Dev Disord. 2015 May; 45(5):1380-95. PMID: 25374136.
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    37. Schaaf RC. Creating Evidence for Practice Using Data-Driven Decision Making. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 Mar-Apr; 69(2):6902360010p1-6. PMID: 26122693.
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    38. Schaaf RC, Benevides TW, Leiby BE, Sendecki JA. Autonomic dysregulation during sensory stimulation in children with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2015 Feb; 45(2):461-72. PMID: 23996198.
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    39. Roley SS, Mailloux Z, Parham LD, Schaaf RC, Lane CJ, Cermak S. Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 Jan-Feb; 69(1):6901220010p1-8. PMID: 25553746.
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    40. May-Benson TA, Roley SS, Mailloux Z, Parham LD, Koomar J, Schaaf RC, Jaarsveld AV, Cohn E. Interrater reliability and discriminative validity of the structural elements of the ayres sensory integration® fidelity measure©. Am J Occup Ther. 2014 Sep-Oct; 68(5):506-13. PMID: 25184462.
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    41. Schaaf RC, Burke JP, Cohn E, May-Benson TA, Schoen SA, Roley SS, Lane SJ, Parham LD, Mailloux Z. State of measurement in occupational therapy using sensory integration. Am J Occup Ther. 2014 Sep-Oct; 68(5):e149-53. PMID: 25184475.
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    42. Schaaf RC, Benevides T, Mailloux Z, Faller P, Hunt J, van Hooydonk E, Freeman R, Leiby B, Sendecki J, Kelly D. An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: a randomized trial. J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Jul; 44(7):1493-506. PMID: 24214165.
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    43. Schaaf RC, Leiby B, Benevides T, Hunt J, van Hooydonk E, Faller P, Mailloux Z. Response from authors to comments on "an intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: a randomized trial". J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Jun; 44(6):1489-91. PMID: 24722761.
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    44. Schaaf RC, Case-Smith J. Sensory interventions for children with autism. J Comp Eff Res. 2014 May; 3(3):225-7. PMID: 24969147.
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    45. Bellefeuille IB, Schaaf RC, Polo ER. Occupational therapy based on ayres sensory integration in the treatment of retentive fecal incontinence in a 3-year-old boy. Am J Occup Ther. 2013 Sep-Oct; 67(5):601-6. PMID: 23968799.
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    46. Schaaf RC, Blanche EI. Emerging as leaders in autism research and practice: using the data-driven intervention process. Am J Occup Ther. 2012 Sep-Oct; 66(5):503-5. PMID: 22917115.
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    47. Schaaf RC, Hunt J, Benevides T. Occupational therapy using sensory integration to improve participation of a child with autism: a case report. Am J Occup Ther. 2012 Sep-Oct; 66(5):547-55. PMID: 22917121.
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    48. Caron KG, Schaaf RC, Benevides TW, Gal E. Cross-cultural comparison of sensory behaviors in children with autism. Am J Occup Ther. 2012 Sep-Oct; 66(5):e77-80. PMID: 22917132.
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    49. Schaaf RC, Benevides TW, Kelly D, Mailloux-Maggio Z. Occupational therapy and sensory integration for children with autism: a feasibility, safety, acceptability and fidelity study. Autism. 2012 May; 16(3):321-7. PMID: 22318118.
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    50. Siedziewski L, Schaaf RC, Mount J. Use of robotics in spinal cord injury: a case report. Am J Occup Ther. 2012 Jan-Feb; 66(1):51-8. PMID: 22389939.
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    51. Schaaf R, Blanche EI. Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of challenging behavior. J Autism Dev Disord. 2011 Oct; 41(10):1436-8; author reply 1439-41. PMID: 21667199.
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    52. Schaaf RC, Toth-Cohen S, Johnson SL, Outten G, Benevides TW. The everyday routines of families of children with autism: examining the impact of sensory processing difficulties on the family. Autism. 2011 May; 15(3):373-89. PMID: 21430016.
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    53. Parham LD, Roley SS, May-Benson TA, Koomar J, Brett-Green B, Burke JP, Cohn ES, Mailloux Z, Miller LJ, Schaaf RC. Development of a fidelity measure for research on the effectiveness of the Ayres Sensory Integration intervention. Am J Occup Ther. 2011 Mar-Apr; 65(2):133-42. PMID: 21476360.
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    54. James K, Miller LJ, Schaaf R, Nielsen DM, Schoen SA. Phenotypes within sensory modulation dysfunction. Compr Psychiatry. 2011 Nov-Dec; 52(6):715-24. PMID: 21310399.
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    55. Schaaf RC, Davies PL. Evolution of the sensory integration frame of reference. Am J Occup Ther. 2010 May-Jun; 64(3):363-7. PMID: 20608268.
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    56. Lane SJ, Schaaf RC. Examining the neuroscience evidence for sensory-driven neuroplasticity: implications for sensory-based occupational therapy for children and adolescents. Am J Occup Ther. 2010 May-Jun; 64(3):375-90. PMID: 20608270.
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    57. Schaaf RC, Benevides T, Blanche EI, Brett-Green BA, Burke JP, Cohn ES, Koomar J, Lane SJ, Miller LJ, May-Benson TA, Parham D, Reynolds S, Schoen SA. Parasympathetic functions in children with sensory processing disorder. Front Integr Neurosci. 2010; 4:4. PMID: 20300470.
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    58. Miller LJ, Schoen SA, James K, Schaaf RC. Lessons learned: a pilot study on occupational therapy effectiveness for children with sensory modulation disorder. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr; 61(2):161-9. PMID: 17436838.
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    59. Parham LD, Cohn ES, Spitzer S, Koomar JA, Miller LJ, Burke JP, Brett-Green B, Mailloux Z, May-Benson TA, Roley SS, Schaaf RC, Schoen SA, Summers CA. Fidelity in sensory integration intervention research. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr; 61(2):216-27. PMID: 17436844.
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    60. Schaaf RC, Nightlinger KM. Occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach: a case study of effectiveness. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr; 61(2):239-46. PMID: 17436846.
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    61. Mailloux Z, May-Benson TA, Summers CA, Miller LJ, Brett-Green B, Burke JP, Cohn ES, Koomar JA, Parham LD, Roley SS, Schaaf RC, Schoen SA. Goal attainment scaling as a measure of meaningful outcomes for children with sensory integration disorders. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr; 61(2):254-9. PMID: 17436848.
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    62. Schaaf RC, Miller LJ. Occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach for children with developmental disabilities. Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev. 2005; 11(2):143-8. PMID: 15977314.
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    63. Schaaf RC, Miller LJ, Seawell D, O'Keefe S. Children with disturbances in sensory processing: a pilot study examining the role of the parasympathetic nervous system. Am J Occup Ther. 2003 Jul-Aug; 57(4):442-9. PMID: 12911086.
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