Abstract
This pilot study explored activity patterns in children with and without ASD and examined the role of sensory responsiveness
in determining children’s level of competence in activity performance. Twenty-six children with high functioning ASD and twenty-six
typically-developing children 6–12 years old were assessed using the Sensory Profile and the Child Behavior Checklist. Results
reflect differences in the types of activities and jobs/chores engaged in by children with ASD compared to children without
ASD. Significant differences were seen in overall level of competence in activities, social, and school performance. Children
demonstrating more frequent Sensory Sensitivity and Sensory Avoiding had significantly lower competence scores than children
with fewer behaviors in these domains, suggesting that sensory responsiveness may impact the ability to participate successfully.
in determining children’s level of competence in activity performance. Twenty-six children with high functioning ASD and twenty-six
typically-developing children 6–12 years old were assessed using the Sensory Profile and the Child Behavior Checklist. Results
reflect differences in the types of activities and jobs/chores engaged in by children with ASD compared to children without
ASD. Significant differences were seen in overall level of competence in activities, social, and school performance. Children
demonstrating more frequent Sensory Sensitivity and Sensory Avoiding had significantly lower competence scores than children
with fewer behaviors in these domains, suggesting that sensory responsiveness may impact the ability to participate successfully.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10803-010-1173-x
- Authors
- Stacey Reynolds, Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980008, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
- Roxanna M. Bendixen, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA
- Tami Lawrence, Division of Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC USA
- Shelly J. Lane, Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980008, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
- Journal Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Online ISSN 1573-3432
- Print ISSN 0162-3257