The Effects of a Sensory Integration Program on Preschool Students With Language
Disorders
Sara Herweck
May 2002
The purpose of this study was to determine if a sensory integration program would affect
the everyday behaviors of preschool aged students who have language disorders. A
questionnaire was given to the caregivers of four preschool students who have language
disorders. The questionnaire rated everyday behaviors that are related to sensory
processing. The questionnaire was given both as a pre and post test. The sensory
integration program was provided for a six-week period. There were no significant shifts
in the ratings from the pre to the post test. The findings suggest that a six-week program
has no effect on the behaviors of preschool aged children with language disorders.