Use of sensory processing information in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children at an Australian community hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The provision of sensory processing information is one aspect of occupational therapy involvement in diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The aim of this study was to retrospectively compare SHORT Sensory Profile 2 results of children with suspected diagnoses and assess the discriminatory ability of modified scales of SHORT Sensory Profile 2 to identify diagnostic criteria.

Method

This study involved a retrospective chart audit of SHORT Sensory Profile 2 results and paediatrician letter of diagnosis (N = 92) for children aged 6-13 years who had multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment through outpatient paediatric service.

Consumer and community involvement

No consumers participated in the study d

SUBMITTER: Marozza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906904 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature