Key Findings
A lack of high-quality evidence currently exists to support or refute the use of the Wilbarger protocol with children with a sensory processing disorder. The Wilbarger protocol should be applied with caution. Emerging evidence from these studies warrants future research on this topic. Clinicians are advised to use clear outcome measures when using the Wilbarger protocol with clients and their families.
References
Weeks, S., Boshoff, K., & Stewart, H. (2012). Systematic review of the effectiveness of the Wilbarger protocol with children. Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 3, 79-89.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2147/PHMT.S37173
More EBP
| Population | Children |
| Condition | Sensory Processing |
| Intervention | Wilbarger Protocol |
| Variables | Behavior, Regulation, Compliance |
| Evidence | Yellow – Caution |
| Methods | Systematic Review |
- Green evidence (Go) – high-quality evidence indicating effectiveness.
- Yellow evidence (Caution/Measure) – insufficient evidence exists.
- Red evidence (Stop) – high-quality evidence indicating ineffectiveness.
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