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Winnie Dunn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sensory Processing Patterns and Sleep Quality in Primary School Children.
Iranian journal of child neurology, 2020Co-Authors: Samira Rajaei, Minoo Kalantari, Zahra Pashazadeh Azari, Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaee, Winnie DunnAbstract:ABSTRACTObjectives: Sensory Processing and sleep quality affect children's academic performance and their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Sensory Processing patterns and sleep quality in primary schoolchildren.Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 231 primary school students aged 7 to 12 years old (133 girls and 98 boys, mean age of 8.68±1.51) who were studying in schools in Tehran were randomly selected through cluster sampling. Researchers distributed a questionnaire for children's sleep habits to assess the quality of sleep and a Sensory Profile Questionnaire to assess the Sensory Processing patterns.Results: In this study, we found a meaningful moderate relationship between Sensory Processing patterns and the general scores of sleep habits (p
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Sensory Processing in the General Population: Adaptability, Resiliency, and Challenging Behavior.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2017Co-Authors: Evan Dean, Lauren Little, Scott Tomchek, Winnie DunnAbstract:: Sensory Processing is a personal trait that can contribute to challenging behavior. Protective factors, such as resiliency, can support children in managing their behavior, yet little research has addressed the contribution of Sensory Processing to protective factors. Therefore, in this cross-sectional study we aimed to determine the contribution of Sensory Processing (using the Sensory Profile-2) to challenging behavior and protective factors (using the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd ed., Parent Rating Scales) in a sample of 51 children ages 6-11 yr from the general U.S. POPULATION: The results indicated that Sensory avoiding predicts externalizing behaviors, depression, resiliency, and adaptability. In addition, Sensory seeking is related to depression and resiliency, whereas Sensory sensitivity is related to externalizing behaviors. Implications for occupational therapy research and practice are discussed.
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Patterns of Sensory Processing in children with an autism spectrum disorder
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2014Co-Authors: Scott Tomchek, Ruth A. Huebner, Winnie DunnAbstract:Abstract The literature describing individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) commonly includes descriptions of differences in Sensory Processing. The purpose of this study was to describe patterns of Sensory Processing found in 400 children with an ASD. Exploratory factor analysis identified 6 parsimonious factors: low energy/weak, tactile and movement sensitivity, taste/smell sensitivity, auditory and visual sensitivity, Sensory seeking/distractibility, and hypo-responsivity. These factors are consistent with other reports about differences in Sensory Processing. Findings provide insights about practice and future research.
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Relationship Between Context and Sensory Processing in Children With Autism
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2010Co-Authors: Natalie Bennett Brown, Winnie DunnAbstract:OBJECTIVE. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between Sensory Processing and context for children with autism. We examined home and school contexts using the Sensory Profile (Dunn, 1999) and the Sensory Profile School Companion (Dunn, 2006a) questionnaires. METHOD. Teachersof49studentswithautismcompletedtheSensoryProfileSchoolCompanion,andparents completed the Sensory Profile. We conducted correlational analyses using the avoiding and seeking quadrant scores from the School Companion and corresponding avoiding and seeking quadrant scores from the Sensory Profile. RESULTS. The avoiding quadrant score coefficient (.59) and the seeking quadrant score coefficient (.45) were statistically significant (p 5 .01) with good and fair correlations, respectively, suggesting that Sensory Processing patterns have both universal qualities and context-specific qualities in children with autism. CONCLUSION. Findings from this study provide initial evidence that Sensory Processing and context for children with autism are related. Brown, N. B., & Dunn, W. (2010). Relationship between context and Sensory Processing in children with autism. American
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Supporting Children to Participate Successfully in Everyday Life by Using Sensory Processing Knowledge
Infants and Young Children, 2007Co-Authors: Winnie DunnAbstract:There is an accumulating literature describing Sensory Processing in young children and suggesting the importance of this knowledge for understanding the characteristics of vulnerable children. Professionals and families need a working knowledge about Sensory Processing because it enables them to understand and interpret children’s behaviors and to tailor everyday life routines so that children may have successful and satisfying experiences. This article reviews Dunn’s model of Sensory Processing, and summarizes both typical and special population evidences that demonstrate support for the model. The article also describes how the concepts in this model are reflected in everyday behaviors so that readers can link the concepts to their own knowledge about young children. Since Processing concepts are based on evidence across the lifespan, this knowledge can also enable caregivers to understand their own responses as well. The article then discusses the application of Sensory Processing knowledge within natural contexts and routines, arguing that using Sensory Processing knowledge to analyze, adapt, and support the established routines is an effective application of knowledge. Finally, the article provides specific suggestions for adapting everyday life situations to meet the needs of children with different patterns of Sensory Processing, and illustrates how adults can manage their own Sensory Processing needs as they care for young children.
Stella Bitran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sensory Processing sensitivity in social anxiety disorder relationship to harm avoidance and diagnostic subtypes
Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2007Co-Authors: Stefan G Hofmann, Stella BitranAbstract:Sensory-Processing sensitivity is assumed to be a heritable vulnerability factor for shyness. The present study is the first to examine Sensory-Processing sensitivity among individuals with social anxiety disorder. The results showed that the construct is separate from social anxiety, but it is highly correlated with harm avoidance and agoraphobic avoidance. Individuals with a generalized subtype of social anxiety disorder reported higher levels of Sensory-Processing sensitivity than individuals with a non-generalized subtype. These preliminary findings suggest that Sensory-Processing sensitivity is uniquely associated with the generalized subtype of social anxiety disorder. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
P. Caldeira Da Silva - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sensory Processing disorders and psychopathology
European Psychiatry, 2017Co-Authors: J. Mesquita Reis, L. Queiroga, R. Velasco Rodrigues, B. Pinto Ferreira, F. Padez Vieira, M. Farinha, P. Caldeira Da SilvaAbstract:Introduction Sensory Processing is the individual's ability to receive, process and integrate Sensory information from the environment and body movement in the central nervous system, in order to produce adaptive responses. Sensory Processing disorders (SPD) are associated to difficulties in regulating emotions and behaviours as well as motor abilities in response to Sensory stimulation that lead to impairment in development and functioning. It is estimated that SPD affect 5–16% of school-aged children. Although these diseases constitute a primary diagnostic category in the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: DC0-3, they have not yet been validated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-DSM. In the latest edition of DSM, SPD were only included as one of the diagnostic criteria of autism-spectrum disorders. However, several studies have suggested that SPD may present themselves solely or coexist with other clinical conditions. Objective The aim of this study was to review systematically the relationship between SPD and psychopathology. Methodology Articles indexed in the Pubmed database were analyzed. Results/conclusion Although Sensory Processing problems are well known to occur in association with autism, their relationship with other mental disorders is not a well studied area. Some studies have related them with ADHD, behavioural disorders and learning disorders. Some studies also comproved that SPD are a valid diagnosis and that there are individuals with SPD who do not meet the criteria for other known disorder. One study found an abnormal white matter microstructure in children with SPD. Despite these findings SPD need to be further studied.
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Sensory Processing disorders and psychopathology
European Psychiatry, 2017Co-Authors: J. Mesquita Reis, L. Queiroga, R. Velasco Rodrigues, B. Pinto Ferreira, F. Padez Vieira, M. Farinha, P. Caldeira Da SilvaAbstract:Introduction Sensory Processing is the individual's ability to receive, process and integrate Sensory information from the environment and body movement in the central nervous system, in order to produce adaptive responses. Sensory Processing disorders (SPD) are associated to difficulties in regulating emotions and behaviours as well as motor abilities in response to Sensory stimulation that lead to impairment in development and functioning. It is estimated that SPD affect 5–16% of school-aged children. Although these diseases constitute a primary diagnostic category in the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: DC0-3, they have not yet been validated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-DSM. In the latest edition of DSM, SPD were only included as one of the diagnostic criteria of autism-spectrum disorders. However, several studies have suggested that SPD may present themselves solely or coexist with other clinical conditions. Objective The aim of this study was to review systematically the relationship between SPD and psychopathology. Methodology Articles indexed in the Pubmed database were analyzed. Results/conclusion Although Sensory Processing problems are well known to occur in association with autism, their relationship with other mental disorders is not a well studied area. Some studies have related them with ADHD, behavioural disorders and learning disorders. Some studies also comproved that SPD are a valid diagnosis and that there are individuals with SPD who do not meet the criteria for other known disorder. One study found an abnormal white matter microstructure in children with SPD. Despite these findings SPD need to be further studied.
Ahmad Ghanizadeh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sensory Processing problems in children with ADHD, a systematic review.
Psychiatry Investigation, 2010Co-Authors: Ahmad GhanizadehAbstract:One of the most common psychiatric disorders in children is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its course and outcome are heterogeneous. Sensory Processing problems impact the nature of response to daily events. ADHD and Sensory problems may occur together and interact. No published review article about Sensory Processing problems in children with ADHD were found. A systematic search, conducted on Pub-Med (up to January 2010), and Google Scholar, yielded 255 abstracts on Sensory Processing problems in children including 11 studies about Sensory problems in children with ADHD. Sensory Processing problems in children with ADHD is not a well studied area. Sensory Processing problems in children with ADHD are more common than in typically developing children. Findings do not support that ADHD subtypes are distinct disorders with regard to Sensory Processing problems. However, co-morbidity with oppositional defiant disorder and anxiety are predictors of more severe Sensory Processing problems in children with ADHD.
R. Asadi Ganomani - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Relationship between Sensory Processing patterns and behavioral regulation in autistic children
European Psychiatry, 2016Co-Authors: A. Nesayan, R. Asadi GanomaniAbstract:Introduction In recent years, autism has been under consideration in public and research area. Autism spectrum disorders are a variety of related disorders that affect a child's social development and ability to communicate and that included unusual behavioral manifestation such as repetitive motor movements. Autistic children have dysfunction in communication, socialization, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. In addition, they clinically suffer from difficulty in attention, challenge with familiar behaviors and Sensory Processing problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Sensory Processing patterns and behavioral regulation in children with autism. Method This study has categorized in correlational research methods. After determining of entry criteria, according to purposive sampling method, 50 children were selected. Sensory profile Dunn school component for assessment of Sensory Processing patterns and rating inventory of executive functions (Brief) for assessment of function of working memory were used. Result The results showed that there is significant negative correlation between Sensory Processing patterns (low Registration, Sensory sensitivity, Sensory avoiding and sensation seeking) and behavioral regulation. According to the findings, there is significant relationship between the patterns of Sensory Processing and behavioral regulation, so children with Sensory Processing difficulty are weak in behavioral regulation.
