Parham & Mailloux (1996) stated that “a child with autism who exhibits difficulties in sensory modulation may be helped to respond in a more adaptive way to sights, sounds, touch, and movement experiences. This enhancement may lead to improved ability to attend to language and academic tasks and, thus, improve language use and academic achievement.”

Smith (2010); The Effect of a Three Point Sensory Diet on Vocal and Verbal Behavior in a Non-Verbal Child on the Autism Scale

References:

Mauer (1999); Sensory Integration Therapy: Issues and Applications of Sensory Integration Theory and Treatment with Children with Language Disorders.