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Literature review: sensory processing deficits in autism spectrum Disorder

Authors

  • Erna Imperatore Blanche Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica Divis
  • Gustavo Reinoso Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica Divis

Abstract

In many opportunities the sensory processing deficits presented by children with autism are misinterpreted as behavioral issues with no biological base. This article is a review of the literature describing sensory processing deficits in children with autism. The literature reviewed can be divided into three types of studies: data collection through questionnaires, studies focusing on the neurofisiological aspects of sensory processing, and autobiographical accounts. The majority of individuals diagnosed with autism present sensory processing deficits that cut accross many sensory systems. These deficits need to be identified and addressed in the intervention process.

Keywords:

Espectro del autismo, integracion sensorial, deficits de proceso sensorial, Autism Specturm Disoder, sensory integration, sensory processing disorders

Author Biographies

Erna Imperatore Blanche, Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica Divis

Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica División de Ciencia de la Ocupación y Terapia Ocupacional,Universidad Southern California. USA. Profesor Asociado de la Escuela de Terapia Ocupacional,Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Chile. Co-Directora de Therapy West, Los Angeles California,USA. Impe@USC.edu

Gustavo Reinoso, Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica Divis

Profesor Asociado de Práctica Clínica División de Ciencia de la Ocupación y Terapia Ocupacional,Universidad Southern California. USA. gustyot@yahoo.com