Sensory Profile of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tip-Toe Behavior
Results of an Observational Pilot Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15719386 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Giulio Valagussa (0000-0002-4371-1211, University of Milano-Bicocca), Giulia Purpura (0000-0003-2078-1943, University of Milano-Bicocca), Alessandra Nale, Rita Pirovano, Miryam MAZZUCCHELLI (0000-0002-5344-9253, University of Milano-Bicocca), Enzo Grossi (0000-0003-0346-2684), C Perin (0000-0002-0448-4693, University of Milano-Bicocca, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1336-1336 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children9091336 |
| PMID | 36138645 |
| OpenAlex | W4294151376 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
Atypical sensory processing is frequently reported in persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and it is one of the described diagnostic criteria for ASD. There is also mounting literature supporting the presence of motor impairments in individuals with ASD. Among these motor signs, tip-toe behavior (TTB) is a possible clinical finding, but its etiology is not clearly understood. It is suggested that TTB in ASD could be a sign of a sensory modulation impairment, but evidence is lacking and controversial. The main aim of this pilot study is to explore sensory features in a sample (4 females; 28 males) of children and adolescents with ASD (age range: 7-18). All participants also presented Intellectual Disability. Participants were divided in two groups, matched for age and gender, on the basis of the presence or absence of TTB (16 ASD TTB group vs. 16 ASD NO-TTB group) and then evaluated by using the Short Sensory Profile. We found that both ASD groups tend to significantly present sensory-related behavioral symptoms, but ASD TTB individuals more frequently showed the specific pattern of "under responsive/seeks sensation" than ASD NO-TTB individuals. These preliminary findings support that sensory-motor features might be taken into consideration when rehabilitation for TTB in children and adolescents with ASD is necessary
Audiology · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Developmental psychology · Etiology · Intellectual disability · Neurodevelopmental disorder · Observational study · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Psychiatry · Sensation · Sensory processing · Sensory system · Typically developing · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Neuroscience · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
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| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |