Sleep Disturbances and Sensory Processing among Autism Spectrum Disorder Children

INTRODUCTION: Research on sleep disturbances and sensory processing disorder (SPD) among children with autism spectrum (ASD) has received little attention. Identification of components that cause ASD will guide the therapists to select best intervention for condition. This study aims identify pattern is responsible disturbance children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional was conducted 55 between three 18 years old who participated in study. SPD analyzed using Short Sensory Profile (SSP) while utilized Sleep Disturbance Scale Children (SDSC). RESULTS: The subscale showed a strong correlation score overall disturbances. subscales are movements sensitivity positive association auditory filtering negative (p<0.05). However, no significant total (p>0.05) were noted. CONCLUSION: finding may therefore shed light need be addressed reciprocally. Increasing number participants battery tests required accurately determine relationship