A Literature Review of Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Developmental Pediatricians and Parents towards Vision Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Abstract
Background: According to the 2022 report of WHO, prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is stated to be 1%. 2011 census from India included people with mental illness and multiple disabilities however it failed to estimate the number of persons with autism. With prevalence increasing rapidly, it is imperative to do a knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) analysis among developmental pediatricians and parents towards vision therapy which has proven results.
Methods: Literature from 2000 to 2024 was searched for studies and articles related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), visual development and visual performance in ASD, vision therapy, vision therapy in ASD and referrals for vision therapy by various medical practitioners.
Literature comprising of characteristics and visual concerns in ASD is available. However, specific literature on referrals for vision therapy is not available. No significant surveys outline understanding and practice among developmental pediatricians towards vision therapy.
Research questions: Considering the current scenario, the questions that arise are:
- Do we know how many referrals are obtained from developmental pediatricians for vision therapy?
- Do we know about the knowledge, attitude and practice among developmental pediatricians towards vision therapy for children with ASD?
- Can the knowledge be improved after creating awareness about vision therapy for children with ASD among developmental pediatricians and parents?