Sensory processing disorder in children with autism spectrum disorder at Thai Binh Children’s Hospital
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This study aimed to characterize the clinical features of sensory processing disorder in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 112 children with ASD, aged 2 - 6 years old, at Thai Binh Children's Hospital from April 2024 to April 2025. The results showed that 101 children (90.18%) had at least one type of sensory processing disorder, of which 66.07% had disorders of three or more senses. Visual processing disorder accounted for the highest rate (83.9%), followed by tactile processing disorder (70.5%) and vestibular processing disorder (69.6%). Children with severe ASD or comorbid behavioral disorders had a significantly higher rate of sensory processing disorder across most sensory domains. Children with severe global developmental delay had a higher rate of sensory processing disorder in certain sensory areas. Sensory processing disorders are highly prevalent in children with ASD. Early detection and intervention for sensory processing are essential to improve treatment outcome in children with ASD.
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autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing, Thai Binh, senses
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