Sensory integration disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder—A review study

Karolina  Krupa-Kotara; Matylda  Kosiorz; Katarzyna  Barylska; Mateusz  Grajek

doi:10.59400/apr.v2i1.548

Karolina Krupa-Kotara Department of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
Matylda Kosiorz Department of Public Health, Department of Public Health Policy, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
Katarzyna Barylska Department of Public Health, Department of Public Health Policy, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
Mateusz Grajek Department of Public Health, Department of Public Health Policy, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland

Ariticle ID: 548

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v2i1.548

Keywords: sensory integration; SI; autism; children; spectrum

Abstract

In this article, we examine the diagnostic process for children on the autism spectrum, paying particular attention to the importance of sensory diagnosis as a key tool in identifying therapeutic needs and establishing intervention strategies. We discuss the challenges posed to therapists by difficulties in communication, relationship building, and motivation, as well as the need to flexibly adapt diagnostic tools to each child’s individual needs. Sensory diagnosis not only helps parents understand their children’s behaviors and their underlying causes but also provides concrete knowledge of effective therapeutic strategies that can be used in the day-to-day support of the development of children on the autism spectrum. Our analysis underscores the importance of sensory diagnosis as a tool to help understand and support children in coping with daily challenges and building harmonious relationships with their environment, a key component of effective therapy for children with autism.

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