Sensory Profile of Nepalese Children with or without Autism

Authors

  • 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.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.42421

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Children, Short Sensory Profile, Nepal

Abstract

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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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Shrestha, M., & Shrestha, R. (2022). Sensory Profile of Nepalese Children with or without Autism. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 42(3), 43–49. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.42421

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Original Articles

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