A systematic review of weighted vests with individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Christopher J. Taylor; Amy D. Spriggs; Melinda Jones Ault; Sara Flanagan; Emily C. Sartini

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2017.03.003

A systematic review of weighted vests with individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Christopher J. Taylor, Amy D. Spriggs, Melinda Jones Ault, Sara Flanagan, Emily C. Sartini

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the current literature on the use of weighted vests (WV) with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A literature review using the standards recommended by the What Works Clearinghouse was conducted. The studies included in the review met the following criteria: (a) use of a single case research design; (b) inclusion of at least one individual with ASD; (c) examination of the effects of WV on a particular dependent variable; and (d) publication in English in a peer-refereed journal in the past 25 years. The results of the review show that the use of WV with individuals with ASD is not an evidence-based practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-60
Number of pages	12
Journal	Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Volume	37
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2017.03.003
State	Published - May 1 2017

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Keywords

ASD
Autism spectrum disorder
Evidence-based practice
Weighted vests

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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