Publication: Sensory Profile of Nepalese Children with or without Autism
Date
2022
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Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
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Introduction: Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) is common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. If SID is detected early and intervened, there is a decrease in autistic mannerisms and an improvement in the areas of sensory processing and regulation, social-emotional function, and fine motor skills. Thus, this study was conducted to compare the sensory profile of children with or without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Nepal.
Methods: Thirty five parents of children with ASD and 43 parents of children without ASD (non ASD) completed Short Sensory Profile (SSP) questionnaire.
Results: Definitive sensory issue was identified in 66% in ASD and 23% in non ASD group. Common sensory issues in ASD group were auditory filtering sensitivity (74.3%), movement sensitivity (37%), under responsiveness / seeks sensation (45.7%). In non ASD group, common sensory issue was under responsive/seek sensation. The internal consistencies between the sub-scales ranged from 0.70 to 0.83.
Conclusions: Two third of the children with ASD have sensory issues. Identifying different sensory problems with SSP would be helpful for further management of children with ASD.
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Merina Shrestha
Associate Professor, Department of Child Health, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rena Shrestha
Assistant Professor, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Keywords
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Children, Short Sensory Profile, Nepal