The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published a study comparing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to their typically developing peers with regards to sensory processing and educational results.  Children with ASD exhibited scores on the Short Sensory Profile for Underresponsive/ Seeks Sensation and Auditory filtering which effected academic performance.  The researchers found negative correlations between:

• auditory filtering and inattention


• tactile hypersensitivity and hyperactivity and inattention


• movement sensitivity and oppositional behavior

Reference:  Jill Ashburner-BOccThy, PhD, Jenny Ziviani-BAppSc(OT), BA, Med, PhD, Sylvia Rodger-BOccThy, MEdST, PhD (2008) Sensory Processing and Classroom Emotional, Behavioral, and Educational Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder AJOT 65:5 abstract.

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