Sensory Processing in Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Clinicians', Parents', Teachers' and Children's Perspectives.

This article focuses on comparing sensory processing differences between Israeli children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using multiple assessment sources, including clinicians, parents, teachers, and the children themselves. The study employed the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) and the Sensory Adventure Measure (SAM) to evaluate sensory modulation difficulties in 57 children aged 6 to 10 years. Results showed significant sensory processing differences between groups, with children with ASD exhibiting more atypical responses such as overresponsivity, underresponsivity, and sensory seeking behaviors, as reported by clinicians, parents, and teachers. Correlations among reports from different sources were moderate, highlighting the importance of multi-informant assessments to capture sensory processing challenges across contexts. The findings support the validity of the SAM as a clinical tool and emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluations to inform tailored interventions for children with ASD.