Alteração sensorial e atraso de linguagem em crianças com transtorno no espectro autista: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the literature of works that address the relationship between sensory issues and language delay in children with autism spectrum disorder, providing a broad knowledge, with greater possibilities of therapeutic interventions in the development of these children. For the selection of studies, a bibliographic survey of texts published between 2010 and 2019 was conducted in electronic databases LILACS, Scielo, Pubmed and Google Scholar. Based on the title, the descriptors for the search were defined according to the Descriptors in Health Sciences. Of all the studies found, they were tabulated (n=7) through inclusion criteria and prior analysis of the abstract. Four studies were found consistent with this research. Research shows that sensory alterations can negatively affect the lives of these individuals and their families. The absence of responses or the difficulty of regulating these stimuli can harm the learning potential of these children in the development of language and interaction with the environment. The findings are related to the attempt to understand the associations between sensory patterns and the main symptoms of autism regarding language. The development comprises several factors, and the senses shape the experiences, which makes it difficult for the child with the autistic spectrum to fully develop. We highlight the scarcity of research that brings the relationship of sensory alterations and their influence on the development of language, thus suggesting more studies.