Clinical utility of three sensory modulation measures for the child with ASD in South Africa: A practitioner's perspective

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is need for the assessment of sensory modulation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to be culturally, environmentally, economically and language sensitive South African population. It assumed that measures current use are not appropriate, acceptable, practical or accessible child ASD AIM: This study sought practitioners' perspective on clinical utility three diagnosed Africa METHODS: A quantitative survey method was used collect data from a purposive sample 31 SAISI Occupational Therapy members nationwide RESULTS: Urban participants accounted 83% sample, 80% were private practice 67% English-speaking practices. All demonstrated some level utility. The Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) found more appropriate than Profile (SP) (p<0.007), although SP SPM (p<0.002). Amongst non- English speakers Experiences Questionnaire (SEQ) acceptable (p<0.045 RECOMMENDATIONS: should an interview format, recommended changes translation into caregivers' home language, until specific screening measure, which can readily reproducible several local languages, developed Keywords: Profile, Measure, Questionnaire, culturally sensitive,