Correlation among sensory information processing, self-regulation abilities and clinical symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder
10.3760/cma.j.cn371468-20240904-00404
- VernacularTitle:孤独症谱系障碍儿童感觉信息处理及自我调节能力与临床症状的相关性
- Author:
Jiaojiao REN
1
;
Jing QI
;
Qian ZHANG
;
Ruibei BAI
;
Hong GAO
;
Zhaohui WANG
Author Information
1. 西安市人民医院（西安市第四医院）儿童保健科，西安 710004
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder;
Sensory information processing;
Self-regulation abilities;
Children
- From:
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2025;34(4):323-327
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the correlation among sensory information processing, self-regulation abilities, and clinical symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Methods:From December 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024, a total of 73 ASD children aged 3-7 years old meeting the inclusion criteria were recruited, and they were divided into mild group ( n=20), moderate group ( n=26), and severe group ( n=27) based on clinical symptoms.The sensory processing and self-regulation checklist (SPSRC) was used to assess sensory processing and self-regulation abilities. Clinical symptoms of ASD were assessed by the social responsiveness scale (SRS), the autism behavior checklist (ABC), and the childhood autism rating scale (CARS). Statistical analysis was conducted by SPSS 25.0 software, including Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results:Abnormal rates of sensory processing across the six domains in ASD children were as follows: auditory (31.51%, 23/73), visual (32.88%, 24/73), tactile (32.88%, 24/73), gustatory/olfactory (32.88%, 24/73), vestibular (24.66%, 18/73), and proprioception (27.40%, 20/73).Abnormal rates of self-regulation abilities across the three domains were as follows: physiological state (38.36%, 28/73), emotional regulation (49.32%, 36/73), and adaptability (31.51%, 23/73).The severe group showed higher abnormal rates in SPSRC domains compared to the moderate and mild groups (all P<0.05). Total scores of each SPSRC domain were negatively correlated with total scores of SRS, ABC, and CARS ( r=-0.648--0.236, all P<0.05). Conclusion:The more severe the impairment in sensory processing and self-regulation abilities in ASD children, the more severe their clinical symptoms. Improving sensory processing and self-regulation abilities may contribute to the rehabilitation of children with ASD.
