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Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention Volume 12, 2019 - Issue 4: The needs of children with autism
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The Effect of Alternate Seating on Improving Attention and In-seat Behavior of Preschoolers with Autism: A Pilot Study

Jeryl D. Benson218 Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, EdD, OTR/L,
Kristen MorgusStaff Occupational Therapist, Buffalo Speech and Hearing Center, Buffalo, New York
, MS, OTR/L,
Elena Donoso BrownOccupational Therapy Department, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0166-8198
, PhD, OTR/LORCID Icon &
Deborah SmitskyStaff Occupational Therapist, The Watson Institute, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
, OTR/L
Pages 455-465 | Received 25 Mar 2019, Accepted 22 Sep 2019, Published online: 07 Oct 2019

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