Comparative Visual Perception Patterns in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mild Intellectual Disability: A...

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Visual perception is vital for cognitive and behavioral development.
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mild intellectual disability (ID) present unique visual processing patterns.
• These patterns impact learning and environmental interaction in children with ASD and ID.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare visual perception abilities in children diagnosed with ASD versus mild ID.
• To identify specific differences in visual-motor integration, perceptual organization, and spatial processing.

Main Methods:

• An experimental comparative design was utilized.
• The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test assessed visual-motor integration and spatial processing.
• Standardized scoring and statistical analyses were applied for group comparisons.

Main Results:

• Children with ASD exhibited superior spatial organization and attention to detail.
• Children with mild ID showed significant challenges in perceptual coherence, spatial alignment, and motor coordination.
• Participant group comprised 15 children (8 ASD, 7 mild ID) aged 7-12 years.

Conclusions:

• Distinct perceptual processing styles exist between ASD and mild ID, necessitating tailored interventions.
• Limitations include lack of detailed diagnostics, symptom severity differentiation, and developmental age control.
• Future research should incorporate standardized measures, larger samples, and diverse assessment tools.