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Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: problem behaviors and sensory processing
Laureen Franklin1, Jean Deitz, Tracy Jirikowic
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA. franklinlr@gmail.com
Summary
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) often show sensory processing impairments and problem behaviors. These sensory deficits are strongly linked to behavioral issues, potentially impacting adaptive responses.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.
- Children with FASD often exhibit a range of neurodevelopmental challenges.
- Sensory processing difficulties are increasingly recognized as a significant issue in various neurodevelopmental disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the sensory processing and behavioral profiles of children diagnosed with FASD.
- To investigate the relationship between sensory processing abilities and behavioral outcomes in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective data analysis of 44 clinic-referred children aged 5-10 years with FASD.
- Assessment using the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) for sensory processing and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for behavior.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of children with FASD displayed deficits in sensory processing as measured by the SSP.
- Problem behaviors, assessed via the CBCL, were also prevalent in the sample.
- A strong negative correlation (r = -.72) was found between SSP and CBCL total scores, indicating a significant association between sensory processing and behavior.
Conclusions:
- Children with FASD exhibit both sensory processing impairments and problem behaviors, as reported by parents.
- Sensory processing deficits and behavioral problems co-occur at a high rate in children with FASD.
- These sensory deficits may impede the adaptive environmental responses of children with FASD.
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