Open AccessCongenital blindness and autism spectrum disorder (ASD): diagnostic challenges and intervention options
Author(s) -
Sharline Suhumaran,
Sita Padmini Yeleswarapu,
Lourdes Mary Daniel,
Chui Mae Wong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2019-232981
Subject(s) - autism spectrum disorder , medicine , autism , blindness , global developmental delay , intervention (counseling) , pediatrics , pervasive developmental disorder , developmental disorder , psychiatry , optometry , biochemistry , chemistry , gene , phenotype
The case of a 6-year-old boy with congenital blindness and features suggestive of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is reported. He presented to a developmental paediatrician with global developmental delay, worsening self-injurious behaviours and difficulties in social interaction, transitions and interactive play. He demonstrated poor response to his name, rigidity, repetitive behaviours and had a sensory profile suggestive of ASD. This paper discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing ASD in visually impaired children.