Research progress on sensory characteristics of autism spectrum disorder

LI Xiang; FAN Lili

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1518

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2023, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (9) : 1000-1004. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1518

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Research progress on sensory characteristics of autism spectrum disorder

LI Xiang, FAN Lili

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Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early development. Sensory abnormalities are common among ASD children and were included in the diagnostic criteria in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. Sensation is an important cornerstone for the development of advanced functions such as cognition and social interaction. Accurately grasping the sensory characteristics of ASD is the key to better understanding its advanced dysfunction such as social interaction. In this review, current related researches on ASD sensory characteristics are sorted out and integrated, aiming to provide reference for early screening, individualized intervention and basic research of ASD.

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autism spectrum disorder / sensation / vision / hearing / touch and pain / multi-sensory integration

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LI Xiang, FAN Lili. Research progress on sensory characteristics of autism spectrum disorder[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2023, 31(9): 1000-1004 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1518

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