A longitudinal study of parent-reported sensory responsiveness in toddlers at-risk for autism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atypical sensory responsivity and sensory interests are now included in the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) under the broad domain of restricted and repetitive behavior (RRB). However, relatively little is known about the emergence of sensory-related features and their relation to conventionally defined RRB in the first years of life.

Methods

Prospective, longitudinal parent-report data using the Sensory Experiences Questionnaire (SEQ) were collected for 331 high-risk toddlers (74 of whom met diagnostic criteria for ASD at age 2) and 135 low-risk controls. Longitudinal profiles for SEQ scores were compared between groups across ages 12-24 months. Associations between SEQ measures and measures of RRB subtypes (based on the Repetitive Be

SUBMITTER: Wolff JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919956 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature