The relationship between sensory processing patterns and behavioural responsiveness in autistic disorder: a pilot study.
Sensory processing (SP) difficulties have been reported in as many as 95% of children with autism, however, empirical research examining the existence of specific patterns of SP difficulties within this population is scarce. Furthermore, little attention has been given to examining the relationship between SP and either the core symptoms or secondary manifestations of autism. In the current study, SP patterns in children with autistic disorder (AD) were investigated via a caregiver questionnaire and findings were correlated with the social, emotional and behavioural responsiveness of participants. Results indicated the presence of specific SP patterns in this sample of children with AD and several significant relationships were found between SP and social, emotional and behavioural function.
Baker
Amy E Z
AE
School of Health Sciences, Sansom Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. amy.baker@postgrads.unisa.edu.au
Lane
Alison
A
Angley
Manya T
MT
Young
Robyn L
RL
D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012919:Social Behavior; D012938:Social Perception; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires