Comparison of Effectiveness of Home Based Sensory Interventions Along With Standard Therapy Versus Standard Therapy Alone in Autistic Children With Sensory Processing Abnormalities

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children between the age group of 3-12years with autistic spectrum disorder as per DSM -V criteria along with CARS and those having sensory abnormalities as screened by short sensory profile 2 will be included in the study group 2. Parents who agreed for home based sensory intervention therapy with strict adherence to same and to refrain from initiation of any new treatments including medications during study period Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with epileptic syndromes with language regression(LKS) 2. Children with features of ASD but having underlying structural(TS), neurometabolic or primary epilepsy as etiology 3. Children with uncontrolled seizures (seizures in the last 06 months) 4. Children whose parents do not give consent for the study 5. Children for whom follow up would not be feasible