Spatial orientation adjustments in children with autism in Hong Kong

Abnormal spatial orientation and body postures in children with autism ofte n interfere with Visual abilities to attend tasks and social interactions. Twenty-four children diagnosed with autism from Kowloon, Hong Kong were ass essed for spatial orientation and spatial management abilities. Positive ch anges in spatial orientation were evident when the children wore ambient pr ism lenses and included changes in posture from slanted to erect. Adjustmen ts in spatial management were evident in improved ball catching ability, a task requiring visual tracking and eye-hand coordination. The findings sugg est that alterations to the sensory systems may lead to behavioral change i n some children.