Effectiveness of Sensory Motor Oral Stimulation for Reducing the Self Biting Behavior in Children with Autism

AIM To investigate the effect of sensory motor oral stimulation in children with Autism OBJECTIVES To evaluate the self-stimulatory and self injurious behaviors in the form of self-biting behavior in Autism, by using Repetitive behavior scale (RBS). To find out the effects of sensory motor oral stimulation on self-biting behaviors in Autism. METHODOLOGY Totally 30 subjects (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) of age group 6 to 10 years participated in this study. RESULTS Sensory motor oral stimulation is effective in reducing the self-biting behaviors in children with autism. CONCLUSION Sensory motor oral stimulation in occupational therapy has significant role in reducing self-biting behaviors of the autistic child.