ABSTRACT

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a sensory diet implemented through outdoor play on the functional behavior of children with learning disabilities. Objectives: ? To screen children with learning disabilities using the Teachers’ Questionnaire for Children with Learning Problems. ? To assess the level of functional behavior in children with learning disabilities. ? To evaluate the impact of a sensory diet through outdoor play on functional behavior in children with learning disabilities. Methods: A total of 30 children aged 7 to 12 years were included in the study, with 15 participants in the experimental group and 15 in the control group. The experimental group underwent an intervention involving a sensory diet through outdoor play, while the control group did not receive the intervention. Statistical analysis using the “t” test was conducted to process the results. Results: The statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement ( t-value was 3.146, and the p-value was 0.0072) in functional behavior among children with learning disabilities who participated in the sensory diet through outdoor play intervention. Conclusion: The findings indicate that implementing a sensory diet through outdoor play significantly enhances functional behavior in children with learning disabilities. Keywords: Sensory diet, outdoor play, functional behavior, learning disability
Publication date: 15/03/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.3.1059