Research: Sensory Integration and the Perceptual Experience of Persons with Autism

Authored by Iarocci, G., and McDonald J. in J Autism Dev Disord., Volume 36, Issue , p. 77-90, (2006).

Article summary (posted Sep 25, 2006):

This article provides a comprehensive review of the neurological basis of sensory integration.

Children with autism process sensory information differently than other children. The prevalence of sensory sensitivities among persons with autism is estimated to be between 30% and 100%. In particular, parents of children with autism often report sensory peculiarities even during the first year of life. The authors suggest that the frequency and intensity of sensory sensitivities distinguish persons with autism from other groups with developmental disabilities. This article reviews all research studies on sensory issues in autism published before 2006. The authors attempt to create a neurological definition of sensory integration and suggest that this definition be used as the foundation for the design of future studies of sensory integration.

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autism, developmental disabilities, parent, review article, sensory information, sensory integration
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