Sensory Profile-2 in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Analysis within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders [J Autism Dev Disord] 2025 May; Vol. 55 (5), pp. 1824-1839. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 13.

Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethical approval: No human or animal subjects were involved in this study. This research obtained the approval of the Research Ethics Committee from the University Jaume I (code CD/71/2021). Conflict of interest: Micaela Moro-Ipola and César Rubio-Belmonte declare no conflicts of interest.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in many functional areas requiring long-term interventions to promote autonomy. This study aims to map The Sensory Profile™ 2 (SP-2), one of the most widely used assessment tools in children with ASD, with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This will allow the identification of the functional dimensions covered by this instrument and the comparison with the ICF shortlist proposed for autism (ICF Core Set [ICF-CS]). The deductive content analysis described in the ICF Linking Rules was followed, along with a systematized process including statistical and reasoning techniques that could contribute to the improvement of ICF linking studies (Cohen's Kappa and percentage of agreement). 218 codes were identified, 71% of them were codes related to the body functions chapters, mainly linked to perceptual functions (b160), emotional functions (b152), and temperament and personality functions (b126). Concerning activities and participation chapters (29%) the most frequently used codes were: focusing attention (d160), carrying out daily routine (d230), and walking (d450). Even though the SP-2 items do not assess most of the functional features regarded as essential in the ASD ICF-CS, SP-2 encompasses a majority of problems concerning body functions. This instrument may be considered as part of a multidimensional assessment approach, to complement other sources that are more likely to assess activity and participation dimensions and guide a functional intervention.
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Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7904301 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-3432 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01623257 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Autism Dev Disord Subsets: MEDLINE

Autism Spectrum Disorder*/diagnosis , Autism Spectrum Disorder*/physiopathology , Autism Spectrum Disorder*/classification , Autism Spectrum Disorder*/psychology , International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health* , Disability Evaluation*, Humans ; Child ; Male ; Female ; Child, Preschool ; Activities of Daily Living ; Adolescent

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