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- The study explored the sensory profiles of three groups of children (those with visual impairment, typical development, and autism spectrum disorder) aged 3 to 12 years.
- Researchers aimed to determine if the sensory profile of visually impaired children could predict behaviors associated with autism.
- Results showed that children with visual impairment are at a higher risk of displaying ASD signs, highlighting the importance of assessing sensory profiles in this population for the first time.
Article Abstract
This study examined the sensory profile of three groups of children (those with visual impairment, typical development or autism spectrum disorder) aged 3 to 12. The principal aim was to find out whether the Sensory Profile (SP) of children with visual impairment was a good predictor of behaviors typical of ASD. The data was collected through a sensory profile filled out by parents of 37 visually impaired children, 30 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 42 with typical development (TD). To assess the risk of ASD, the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) was also administered. The results indicate that children with visual impairment are at increased risk of exhibiting signs of ASD, and that the sensory profile is a good predictor of risk of autistic signs in children with visual impairment. This study provides for the first time strong evidence for the need to systematically assess the sensory profile in children with visual impairment.
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