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. 2015 May 26;27(5):1313–1316. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.1313

Table 1. Comparison of SSP performance between children with and without autism.

Section Typical performance Probable difference Definite difference



Autism Without autism Autism Without autism Autism Without autism
Tactile sensitivity 17.40% 36.60% 21.70% 30% 60.90% 33.30%
Taste/Smell sensitivity 28.26% 80% 19.60% 16.60% 52.20% 3.30%
Movement sensitivity 34.80% 76.70% 15.20% 3.30% 50% 20%
Under-responsive/Seeks sensation 8.70% 63.30% 2.20% 13.30% 89.10% 23.30%
Auditory filtering 17.40% 63.30% 8.70% 23.30% 73.90% 13.30%
Low energy/Weak 30.40% 83.30% 10.90% 10% 58.70% 6.70%
Visual/Auditory sensitivity 45.70% 80% 19.60% 10% 34.80% 10%
Total SSP score 6.50% 66.70% 8.70% 10% 84.80% 23.30%