ArticleJournal of Intelligence2026
Sensory Processing Profiles and Learning Potential in Autism: A Longitudinal Study of Cognitive Development in Preschoolers.
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backgroundSensory processing differences are highly prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and may shape how they interact with their environment and acquire new knowledge. The present study investigated developmental changes in learning potential and cognitive functioning in preschool children with ASD presenting a sensory seeking profile with typical sensitivity. In addition, the study examined which components of early learning potential predicted intellectual functioning two years later.
methodsA longitudinal design was employed with 44 preschool boys with ASD assessed at ages four and six. The potential for learning through dynamic assessment, intelligence and sensory processing patterns was assessed. Paired sample
resultsSignificant improvements were observed in general cognitive ability, classification ability, and perspective-taking skills across the two-year period. Regression analyses revealed that visual memory, sequential pattern completion, classification ability, and perspective taking significantly predicted intellectual functioning at age six, jointly explaining 51% of the variance in IQ scores.
conclusionsThe findings suggest that visuospatial processing and pattern-based reasoning may play a central role in cognitive development among preschool children with ASD who exhibit active sensory engagement.
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