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Publication Date: 2018-Jun
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Sensory Subtypes in Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tomchek, Scott D.; Little, Lauren M.; Myers, John; Dunn, Winnie
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n6 p2139-2147 Jun 2018
Given the heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), research has investigated how sensory features elucidate subtypes that enhance our understanding of etiology and tailored treatment approaches. Previous studies, however, have not integrated core developmental behaviors with sensory features in investigations of subtypes in ASD. Therefore, we used latent profile analysis to examine subtypes in a preschool aged sample considering sensory processing patterns in combination with social-communication skill, motor performance, and adaptive behavior. Results showed four subtypes that differed by degree and quality of sensory features, age and differential presentation of developmental skills. Findings partially align with previous literature on sensory subtypes and extends our understanding of how sensory processing aligns with other developmental domains in young children with ASD.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sensory Experience, Interpersonal Competence, Communication Skills, Psychomotor Skills, Behavior Problems, Age Differences, Individual Characteristics, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Perceptual Impairments
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