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We investigated the effects of therapy cushions on the in-seat and
on-task behaviors of 2 kindergarten students with autism spectrum disorder during
math activities. METHOD: We used a single-subject A-B-A-B-C design across 2 male
participants who used chairs during baseline phases (A) and cushions during
intervention phases (B).
We included a choice phase (C) to determine participant
seating preferences. Social validity was addressed by assessing teacher and
participant seating preferences. Data were graphed and visually analyzed for
functionally relevant changes between phases. RESULTS: No clinically relevant
changes in the in-seat or on-task behaviors of either participant were observed
with cushion use. CONCLUSION. Therapy cushions may not impose sufficient postural
demands or provide adequate sensory input to produce behavioral changes.
Continued research in this area is needed.

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