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Ahmad Ghanizadeh¹

¹Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Hafez Hospital, Shiraz, Iran.

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Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Sensory Processing

Background:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood psychiatric disorder with variable outcomes.
Sensory processing problems can affect daily functioning and may co-occur with ADHD.
A gap exists in the literature regarding sensory processing issues specifically in children with ADHD.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the existing literature on sensory processing problems in children with ADHD.
To determine the prevalence and characteristics of sensory processing problems in this population.
To explore potential relationships between ADHD, sensory issues, and co-occurring conditions.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar up to January 2010.
The search identified 255 relevant abstracts, focusing on studies involving children with ADHD and sensory processing problems.
Eleven studies specifically addressed sensory processing in children with ADHD.

Main Results:

Sensory processing problems are more common in children with ADHD compared to typically developing children.
The study did not find evidence to support distinct sensory processing profiles across different ADHD subtypes.
Comorbid oppositional defiant disorder and anxiety were associated with more severe sensory processing problems in children with ADHD.

Conclusions:

Sensory processing problems in children with ADHD represent an understudied area.
The findings highlight the increased prevalence of sensory issues in ADHD and their potential exacerbation by comorbid conditions.
Further research is warranted to understand and address sensory processing challenges in children with ADHD.