Patent ID: 7217133

Claim:
A therapeutic method for treating an individual diagnosed with a pervasive development disorder (PDD) that integrates a structured routine with language scripting, sensory integration, integration of occupation and speech therapies, and visual supports, said method comprising the steps of: first, engaging the individual in a group activity in which a plurality of participants interact socially with the individual; second, engaging the individual in language scripting in which communications skills are taught to the individual through a written/pictorial or video format; third, providing sensory integration to the individual in which the sensory integration consists essentially of deep pressure, proprioceptive input, vestibular input, or tactile input; fourth, having the individual practice pre-scripted behavior observed in previous steps; fifth, providing the individual in language scripting in which communications skills are taught to the individual through a written/pictorial or video format in response to the result of the individual's practice; and sixth, engaging the individual in the group interaction based on the modified learning environment; thereby treating said persuasive development disorder in said individual.