Five-Stage Groups is a sensory intervention approach developed by

• A. Champagne
• B. Ayres
• C. Mildred Ross
• D. Dunn

Answer: (C)

Five-Stage Groups is a structured group-based sensory intervention that guides sessions through a sequence designed to support engagement, processing, and application of skills in daily life. It was developed by Mildred Ross, a pioneer in occupational therapy group work. The method uses five stages—orientation, activity engagement, sharing, processing, and generalization or closure—to help children explore sensory experiences within a supportive peer group, practice self-regulation strategies, and transfer what they learn to real-world settings. This approach is distinct from frameworks associated with Ayres or Dunn, which are more focused on individual sensory processing theories and profiles, and not on a five-stage group method. The five-stage structure provides a clear, collaborative format that promotes participation, reflection, and skill transfer.