Which program is associated with sensory modulation for older adults and adults with developmental disabilities?

• A. Champagne's Sensory Modulation Programs
• B. Mildred Ross's Five-Stage Groups
• C. Dunn's Sensory Processing Theory
• D. Wilbarger Brushing Protocol

Answer: (A)

Sensory modulation programs focus on helping individuals regulate their arousal and responses to sensory input through practical, individualized strategies. Champagne's Sensory Modulation Programs are specifically associated with older adults and adults with developmental disabilities, providing structured approaches to assess sensory needs and implement supports—such as sensory schedules, environmental adjustments, and meaningful activities—to promote adaptive behavior and participation. While Dunn's Sensory Processing Theory describes how people process sensory information, and the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol is a specific desensitization technique, and Mildred Ross's Five-Stage Groups are a general group therapy approach, only Champagne's program is designed as a sensory modulation framework for these populations.