RELATIONSHIP AMONG SENSORY ISSUES AND REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Sensory Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Sensory issues and Repetitive Behaviors are the key features of Autism Disorder Syndrome (ASD). This is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by social communication impairments and the occurrence of
restricted and repeated behavioral habits and desires, including irregular responses to sensory stimuli.

OBJECTIVE: To reconnoiter the link among sensory and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder.
METHODS: The research took place at Rehab Care School and Hamza Montessori School. Data were collected using a non-random sampling methodology over 4 months.
Data were collected. Development of cross-sectional analysis was used. Seventy-five patients were drawn
from both sexes. We included children with a 4-15 year age autism spectrum disorder. Sensory profile.
To assess the effect of sensory issues on the actions of the infant, a checklist was developed based on the Winnie Dunn Sensory Integration Theory (SIT) and a repetitive behavior scale.
RESULTS: There was substantial relationship between the sensory issues and the repetitive behaviors, as the sensory issues increases the repetition of behavior also increases. Mostly occurring behaviors due to the
occurrence of sensory issues were self-injurious and compulsive behaviors of kids with ASD.
CONCLUSIONS: Most kids with autism spectrum disorder have sensory issues. It was concluded. The sensory issues are related to repetitive behaviours.