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Children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) show significant differences in functional skills compared to typically developing children and those with physical disabilities. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) can identify these delays for early intervention.

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  • Pediatric rehabilitation
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Occupational therapy

Background:

  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects children's functional abilities.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Comparison groups include typically developing children and those with physical disabilities (PD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the functional capabilities and performance of children with SPD.
  • To differentiate SPD-related functional differences from those in typically developing children and children with PD.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) for functional assessment.
  • Interviewed parents/caregivers of 81 children aged 1 to 7.3 years.
  • Included children with SPD, typical development, and physical disabilities.

Main Results:

  • Children with SPD exhibited significant differences in self-care, mobility, and social function domains.
  • Functional skill deficits and caregiver assistance needs were notably different in the SPD group.
  • The PEDI effectively highlighted these distinctions across the groups.

Conclusions:

  • The PEDI is a valuable tool for identifying functional delays in young children with SPD.
  • Early identification of SPD-related functional delays can inform participation in age-appropriate activities.
  • Results support the use of PEDI for guiding early intervention referrals for children with SPD.