A comparison of patterns of sensory processing in children with and without developmental disabilities

Cheung, Pui Pui Phoebe; Siu, Andrew M. H.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2009.07.009

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“…This finding is not in line with self-and informant reports revealing increased tactile and auditory abnormalities in ADHD (Bröring et al 2008;Cheung and Siu 2009;Dunn and Bennett 2002;Engel-Yeger and Ziv-On 2011;Mangeot et al 2001;Parush et al 1997;Shimizu et al 2014). It should be noted that the recording of subjective reports does not aim at detecting pure perceptual deficits.…”

Section: Fundamental Perception In Adhdcontrasting

confidence: 66%

“…However, further studies are needed in order to validate this new discovery. In line with psychophysical findings of increased olfactory detection in ADHD are parent-reports suggesting that compared to their typically developing peers, children with ADHD are more sensitive to olfactory stimuli (Cheung and Siu 2009;Lane et al 2010;Mangeot et al 2001). Thus, results of more objective psychophysical measures are echoed in parent-reports on olfactory perception in ADHD.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Perceptual problems were found to be most pronounced in the auditory domain, with large effect sizes; Cohen's d ranged from 1.17 to 2.75. Moreover, compared to NCs, children with ADHD showed a significant increase in sensory processing issues with increasing age, especially for auditory processing (Cheung and Siu 2009). Auditory processing difficulties have also been found to be related to lower participation in social, recreational, and informal activities (Engel-Yeger and Ziv-On 2011).…”

Section: Self-and Informant Reports (Subjective Measurements)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Perception in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADHD Atten Def Hyp Disord

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A large body of research demonstrated that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suffer from various neuropsychological deficits. In contrast, less is known and only divergent evidence exists on perceptual functions of individuals with ADHD. This is problematic as neuropsychological and perceptual functions are closely interrelated and are often difficult to disentangle in behavioral assessments. This study presents the conduct and results of a systematic literature review on perceptual functions in children and adults with ADHD. This review considers studies using psychophysical methods (objective measurements) and self-and informant reports (subjective measurements). Results indicate that individuals with ADHD have altered perceptual functions in various domains as compared to typically developing individuals. Increased perceptual functions in individuals with ADHD were found with regard to olfactory detection thresholds, whereas reduced perceptual functions were evident for aspects of visual and speech perception. Moreover, individuals with ADHD were found to experience discomfort to sensory stimuli at a lower level than typically developing individuals. Alterations of perceptual functions in individuals with ADHD were shown to be moderated by various factors, such as pharmacological treatment, cognitive functions, and symptom severity. We conclude by giving implications for daily life functioning and clinical practice.

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Section: Fundamental Perception In Adhdcontrasting

confidence: 66%

Section: Fundamental Perception In Adhdsupporting

confidence: 52%

Section: Self-and Informant Reports (Subjective Measurements)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Perception in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Vries

et al. 2017

ADHD Atten Def Hyp Disord

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“…Other clinical groups are suspected of having sensory modulation problems (Dar et al, 2012;Reynolds & Lane, 2009), such as ADHD (Cheung & Siu, 2009;Dunn & Bennett, 2002;Lane et al, 2010;Mangeot et al, 2001;Parush et al, 2007;Yochman, Parush, & Ornoy, 2004); however, the research is inconclusive, in part because of limitations in standard performance measures (Ghanizadeh, 2011). The SPS Assessment has the potential to help characterize sensory modulation challenges across a wide range of clinical disorders and to differentiate patterns of sensory impairments among clinical groups.…”

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Measurement in Sensory Modulation: The Sensory Processing Scale Assessment

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Sullivan

2014

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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OBJECTIVE. Sensory modulation issues have a significant impact on participation in daily life. Moreover, understanding phenotypic variation in sensory modulation dysfunction is crucial for research related to defining homogeneous groups and for clinical work in guiding treatment planning. We thus evaluated the new Sensory Processing Scale (SPS) Assessment. METHOD. Research included item development, behavioral scoring system development, test administration, and item analyses to evaluate reliability and validity across sensory domains. RESULTS. Items with adequate reliability (internal reliability >.4) and discriminant validity (p < .01) were retained. Feedback from the expert panel also contributed to decisions about retaining items in the scale. CONCLUSION. The SPS Assessment appears to be a reliable and valid measure of sensory modulation (scale reliability >.90; discrimination between group effect sizes >1.00). This scale has the potential to aid in differential diagnosis of sensory modulation issues.

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“…23 It remains unclear whether children who present with findings described as sensory processing difficulties have an actual "disorder" of the sensory pathways of the brain or whether these deficits represent differences associated with other developmental and behavioral disorders. Specifically, the behavioral differences seen in children with autism spectrum disorders, 24 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 25 and developmental coordination disorders 26 overlap symptoms described in children with sensory processing disorders. Studies to date have not demonstrated that sensory integration dysfunction exists as a separate disorder distinct from these other developmental disabilities.…”

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Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

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Sensory-based therapies are increasingly used by occupational therapists and sometimes by other types of therapists in treatment of children with developmental and behavioral disorders. Sensory-based therapies involve activities that are believed to organize the sensory system by providing vestibular, proprioceptive, auditory, and tactile inputs. Brushes, swings, balls, and other specially designed therapeutic or recreational equipment are used to provide these inputs. However, it is unclear whether children who present with sensory-based problems have an actual “disorder” of the sensory pathways of the brain or whether these deficits are characteristics associated with other developmental and behavioral disorders. Because there is no universally accepted framework for diagnosis, sensory processing disorder generally should not be diagnosed. Other developmental and behavioral disorders must always be considered, and a thorough evaluation should be completed. Difficulty tolerating or processing sensory information is a characteristic that may be seen in many developmental behavioral disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental coordination disorders, and childhood anxiety disorders. Occupational therapy with the use of sensory-based therapies may be acceptable as one of the components of a comprehensive treatment plan. However, parents should be informed that the amount of research regarding the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy is limited and inconclusive. Important roles for pediatricians and other clinicians may include discussing these limitations with parents, talking with families about a trial period of sensory integration therapy, and teaching families how to evaluate the effectiveness of a therapy.

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A comparison of patterns of sensory processing in children with and without developmental disabilities

Cited by 152 publications

References 23 publications

Perception in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Perception in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Measurement in Sensory Modulation: The Sensory Processing Scale Assessment

Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

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