Autistic-like social communication disorders and sensory profile in visually impaired children: Similarity and divergence with autism spectrum disorders

This comparative study analyzed sensory profiles and ASD-related behaviors in 109 children across three groups (visually impaired, typically developing, and autistic) using parent-reported Sensory Profile and Social Communication Questionnaire assessments. Results indicated that visually impaired children showed elevated risk for ASD-like signs and that sensory profile assessment may help identify such risk in this population.