Can children who have an autistic spectrum disorder also have Sensory Processing Disorder?
A. Jean Ayres, PhD, OTR, who developed sensory integration theory and therapy, and another well-known occupational therapist, Lorna Jean King, believe that many children with autism also have Sensory Processing Disorder. The presence of SPD, they believe, contributes to many of the behavioral and learning problems experienced by children with autistic spectrum disorders, such as over- or under-reactivity to sensations and problems in making sense of auditory and visual input to understand and use language. Pilot research by the SPD Foundation indicates that as many as 80% of children with autism also have SPD. (The reverse is not true.) To learn more about autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, visit Our Library. You may also want to read some of Temple Grandin’s books. Dr. Grandin has a type of autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome and also has sensory and perceptual disorders. She has earned a PhD in animal science and is one of the world’s foremost experts in the design and construct
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