Sensory processing and organisational abilities in children with inattentive-hyperactive behaviours

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Pavithra R Iyer ◽  
Shashidhar Rao Chavan ◽  
Sumita Rege

Background/Aims Sensory processing has been theorised to contribute to object and temporal organisation. Sensory processing and organisational abilities in children with inattention-hyperactivity was assessed, and investigated if there was a relationship between the two. Methods A community sample of children aged 9–12 years was categorised into inattentive-hyperactive (n=20) and non-inattentive-hyperactive groups (n=56) using the Vanderbilt Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Parent and Teacher Rating Scales. The Sensory Profile, Child Organisation Scale and Child Organisation Parent Perception Scale were used to collect additional data. Results Sensory processing and organisational abilities differed significantly between the groups. Object organisation correlated significantly with multisensory processing; temporal organisation failed to correlate with sensory processing. Conclusions Results suggest there is a need to screen children with informant-reported inattention-hyperactivity for sensory processing differences and organisational deficits. Sensory processing and object organisation may be associated; further research on potential factors underlying this association is needed.

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Abdul Rouf ◽  
Shabnum Rivees ◽  
A Wahid Khan ◽  
A G Madhosh ◽  
Zeba Zeba

Parents and teachers play a significant role in the diagnosis of ADHD in children in the clinical setting. With the same in consideration a study was conducted to compare the perception between parents and teachers on the rating scales for ADHD children. The study was conducted on a sample of parents and teachers of 100 children diagnosed as having ADHD as per ICD-10 diagnostic criteria. A newly constructed and standardized parent rating scale for parents of ADHD children and attention deficit comprehensive teacher rating scale for teachers was administered on the target sample. Results indicate that there was statistically no significant difference in the rating of perception between parents and teachers on four dimensions, viz (i) attention (ii) hyperactivity (iii) social skills (iv) oppositional behaviour of ADHD children. To verify these findings, positive correlation was found between parents and teachers perception on all the four dimensions.J Med Sci.2010;13(1);11-14


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ivan Neil Gomez ◽  
Lissa Martha Domondon ◽  
Hector WH Tsang ◽  
Chetwyn CH Chan ◽  
Cynthia YY Lai

Previous studies suggest that parasympathetic functions support sensory behaviours. However, the relationship between sensory behaviours and parasympathetic functions remain inconclusive and inconsistent among children with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This research aims to examine the sensory behaviours and resting parasympathetic functions among children with and without ADHD. We compared sensory behaviours and baseline parasympathetic functions of 64 participants, with 42 typically developing and 24 ADHD male children aged 7–12 years. Sensory behaviours were evaluated using the sensory profile. Baseline parasympathetic functions were indexed using the normalized unit of heart rate variability high-frequency bands (HF n.u.). Children underwent an experimental protocol consisting of watching a silent cartoon movie while HF n.u. is continuously monitored, within a controlled environment. The results of this research showed significantly lower HF n.u. (t(64) = 7.84, p < 0.01 ) and sensory processing total score (t(64) = 14.13 =  p < 0.01 ) among children with ADHD compared to their typically developing peers. Likewise, a significant moderate positive correlation (r = 0.36, p < 0.05 ) was found between the HF n.u. and sensory profile total scores among children with ADHD. Children with ADHD have significantly lower resting state parasympathetic functions compared to their typically developing peers.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Mary Ann Parks ◽  
Samantha Schulz ◽  
Christina G McDonnell ◽  
Evdokia Anagnostou ◽  
Robert Nicolson ◽  
...  

Difficulties related to sensory processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention/deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can manifest within multiple modalities and impact daily functioning. We examined the factor structure of the Short Sensory Profile in ASD and ADHD (N=517). A seven-factor structure held for ASD and ADHD however, differences were found in responses to the sensory measure. At the subscale level, a two-factor structure emerged in ASD, while a single-factor solution emerged in ADHD. Although there are differences in the way those with ASD and ADHD process sensory information, a single inventory can be used to describe processing patterns in both groups. Establishing the shared and non-shared features of sensory processing may have the potential to inform more targeted clinical approaches.


Author(s):  
Patrícia Amaral Sousa ◽  
Roberta Martins Oliveira ◽  
Lucieny Almohalha

Introdução: Os processos de desenvolvimento e aprendizagem ocorrem por meio das experiências vividas e da integração de funções do sistema nervoso. Isso torna possível a correta adaptação da criança aos seus contextos de vida e permitem uma adequada compreensão de mundo. Episódios de alterações, distúrbios de aprendizagem ou de processamentos sensoriais poderão trazer atrasos ou interrupções no desenvolvimento da criança. Objetivos: Esta pesquisa tem como bjetivo descrever, a partir da ótica materna, o perfil sensorial de crianças de 7 a 10 anos de idade diagnosticadas com distúrbio de aprendizagem. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória, de campo, com 13 mães de crianças nas referidas idades, de ambos os sexos, com distúrbio de aprendizagem. Utilizou-se o questionário Perfil Sensorial de Dunn para a coleta de dados das respostas comportamentais relacionadas ao processamento auditivo, visual, tátil, oral, vestibular e multissensorial, assim como modulação e respostas emocionais. Resultados: Referem-se aos itens que tiveram maior porcentagem de respostas usuais e não usuais. O número total de respostas sensoriais não usuais sobressaiu ao número de respostas usuais. Todas as crianças do estudo apresentaram resultados não usuais em, no mínimo, cinco itens. Conclusões: Todas as crianças deste estudo apresentaram alterações sensoriais conjuntamente ao diagnóstico de distúrbio de aprendizagem. Assim, existe probabilidade de relações diagnósticas.Descritores: Percepção; Sensação; Deficiências da aprendizagem; Terapia Ocupacional. Abstract: Introduction: The processes of development and learning occur through lived experiences and the integration of functions of the nervous system. This process makes it possible for the child to properly adapt to their life contexts and allow an adequate understanding of the world. Episodes of alterations, learning disorders or sensory processing may cause delays or interruptions in the child's development. Objective: This research aims to describe, from the maternal perspective, the Dunn’ Sensory Profile of children from 7 to 10 years old diagnosed with learning disabilities. Methods: It was conducted an exploratory field research, with 13 mothers of children in theses ages, of both sexes, with a diagnosis of learning disorder. The Sensory Profile questionnaire was used to collect data on behavioral responses related to auditory, visual, tactile, oral, vestibular and multisensory processing, as well as modulation and emotional responses. Results: The results refer to the items that had the highest percentage of usual results and the items that had the highest percentage of unusual results. The total number of unusual sensory responses stood out from the number of responses within the usual range. All children in the study showed unusual results in at least five items. Conclusion: Finally, all children in this study presented sensory changes together with the diagnosis of learning disorder. Thus, there is a likelihood of diagnostic relationships.Keywords: Perception; Sensation; Learning disabilities; Occupational therapy.Resumen: Introducción: Los procesos de desarrollo y aprendizaje ocurren a través de experiencias vividas y la integración de funciones del sistema nervioso. Esto hace posible que el niño se adapte adecuadamente a los contextos de su vida y permita una comprensión adecuada del mundo. Los episodios de alteraciones, trastornos del aprendizaje o procesamiento sensorial pueden causar retrasos o interrupciones en el desarrollo del niño. Objetivos: Esta investigación tiene como objetivo describir, desde la perspectiva materna, el Dunn Perfil Sensorial de niños de 7 a 10 años, diagnosticados con problemas de aprendizaje. Metodos: Se realizó una investigación exploratoria de campo, con 13 madres de la edades antes mencionadas, de ambos sexos, con diagnóstico de trastorno del aprendizaje. El cuestionario de perfil sensorial se utilizó para recopilar datos sobre las respuestas de comportamiento relacionadas con el procesamiento auditivo, visual, táctil, oral, vestibular y multissensorial, así como modulación y respuestas emocionales. Resultados: Los resultados se refieren a los ítems que tuvieron el mayor porcentaje de resultados usuales y los ítems que tuvieron el mayor porcentaje de resultados inusuales. El número total de respuestas sensoriales inusuales se destacó del número de respuestas dentro del rango habitual. Todos los niños en el estudio mostraron resultados inusuales en al menos cinco ítems. Conclusión: Finalmente, todos los niños en este estudio presentaron cambios sensoriales junto con el diagnóstico de trastorno del aprendizaje. Por lo tanto, hay una probabilidad de relaciones de diagnóstico.Palabras clave: Percepción; Sensación; Discapacidades para el aprendizaje; Terapia ocupacional.


2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S435-S435
Author(s):  
M. Dalpatadu ◽  
S. Wijetunga ◽  
K. Kapugama ◽  
S. Kotalawala ◽  
C. Suraweera

BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the sensory modulation disorders among others like autism, Asperger syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. Little is known about patients with ADHD and their sensory processing issues in Sri Lanka.AimsTo investigate differences in sensory processing among children between (3–10) yrs with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and those who are typically developing in Sri Lanka.MethodsA descriptive cross sectional study of 75 children aged (3–10) yrs attending child guidance clinic at Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) were compared with 75 age matched peers who were typically developing, using the Short Sensory Profile (SSP).ResultsOut of the sample population of 150, there was a significant difference in sensory processing total score (P-0.001) (df-29) of children with ADHD when compared to the typically developing group. The greatest differences were reported on the tactile (P-0.013), taste (P-0.000), under responsiveness (P-0.002), auditory filtering (P-0.002) & low energy (P-0.017). Out of the raw items commonest sensory processing problems were difficulty standing in line, distractability if there is a lot of noise around, being unable to work with background noise & difficulty paying attention due to auditory deficits.ConclusionsMajority of children in this sample were reported to have difficulties with processing and responding to sensory input on the SSP. Further studies are needed to assess sensory issues in children with ADHD, to carry out effective interventions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.


Author(s):  
Gandara Gafo B ◽  
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Delgado Lobete L ◽  
Montes Montes R ◽  
Vila Paz A ◽  
...  

Background: Identifying sensory processing differences in children with sensory reactivity problems (both with and without prenatal and perinatal problems) is essential to providing interventions that enhance development and participation in everyday life. Methods: This study conducted a statistical analysis between the Sensory Profile-2 sensory questionnaire and the study variables: pregnancy, fertility treatment, delivery and prematurity (n=69). Results: This study yielded statistically significant differences in sensory processing at the visual level (p-value=0.003), in proprioception (body position) (p-value<0.001) and in emotional problems relating to stressful and traumatic pregnancy, prematurity (p-value=0.026) and high-risk pregnancy, respectively, among children with and without perinatal and prenatal problems. Conclusions: These findings confirm that there are differences in the sensory processing of children with sensory processing disorders who have suffered perinatal and postnatal problems compared to those who have not.


2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 751-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly Demopoulos ◽  
Monica S. Arroyo ◽  
Winnie Dunn ◽  
Zoe Strominger ◽  
Elliott H. Sherr ◽  
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2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Marie Angello ◽  
Robert J. Volpe ◽  
James C. DiPerna ◽  
Sammi P. Gureasko-Moore ◽  
David P. Gureasko-Moore ◽  
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