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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges in social interaction and communication.
  • Participation in daily activities is crucial for development, yet children with ASD frequently face restrictions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between visual perceptual skills and participation performance in preschool children with ASD.
  • To identify specific areas where visual perception influences participation in children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 48 children diagnosed with ASD (mean age 4.98 years).
  • Visual perceptual skills assessed using the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-Fourth Edition (MVPT-4).
  • Participation levels measured by the Children Participation Questionnaire (CPQ); analyzed using t-tests and Pearson correlations.

Main Results:

  • Children with ASD showed significant participation deficits across all measured dimensions.
  • Visual perception was negatively correlated with autism severity and positively with participation diversity.
  • Visual perception strongly influenced activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL), with mixed results in play, leisure, social, and educational contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Preschoolers with ASD exhibit substantial participation limitations.
  • Visual perception is a key factor influencing participation, especially in ADL and education.
  • Interventions targeting visual perception may enhance independence and engagement, while also considering enjoyment for holistic outcomes.