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Natalie Bennett Brown1, Winnie Dunn

  • 1University of Kansas, USA. tallybennett@yahoo.com

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Sensory processing in children with autism shows both universal and context-specific patterns. This study found significant relationships between sensory processing and home/school environments for autistic children.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Sensory Integration

Background:

  • Sensory processing differences are common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Understanding how sensory patterns manifest across different environments is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sensory processing and environmental context in children with autism.
  • To compare sensory patterns in home versus school settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Sensory Profile and Sensory Profile School Companion questionnaires.
  • Correlational analyses were performed on data from 49 children with autism.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found for both avoiding (r=.59) and seeking (r=.45) sensory patterns.
  • Results indicate that sensory processing in autistic children has universal and context-specific characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides initial evidence for a relationship between sensory processing and context in children with autism.
  • Findings suggest that sensory needs may vary depending on the environment.