Evaluvation of Sensory Responsiveness in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1488Keywords:
Sensory responsiveness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Primary schools, special schoolsAbstract
Objective: To identify the sensory responsiveness pattern using Dunn’s Sensory Profile and severity of
social impairment using Social Responsiveness Scale in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Methodology: Cross sectional quantitative study design with convenient sampling was used. This study
involved 20 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 5-6 from special School in and around
Chennai. Caregiver’s Sensory profile and social Responsiveness Scale was administered in order to quantify
the severity and pattern of sensory responsiveness.
Result: Significant relation were found between social responsiveness scores and each of the six sensory
system profile scores for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conclusion: Atypical sensory responsiveness pattern is predominant in children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
