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Assessing sensory processing problems in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Beth Pfeiffer¹, Brian P Daly, Elizabeth G Nicholls

¹1Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

|April 10, 2014

Summary

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Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience more sensory processing issues. These sensory challenges, particularly in social participation and planning, are linked to hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD.

Keywords:

ADHD ADHD subtypes children hyperactivity/impulsivity inattention sensory processing

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Area of Science:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Sensory Processing Research
Child Psychology

Background:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
Sensory processing difficulties are increasingly recognized in various neurodevelopmental conditions.
The relationship between specific sensory systems and core ADHD symptoms requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if children with ADHD have a higher risk of sensory processing problems compared to neurotypical children.
To explore the association between specific sensory systems and the core symptoms of ADHD, namely inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.

Main Methods:

Comparative study design involving 20 children with ADHD and 27 children without ADHD (ages 5-10).
Utilized the Sensory Processing Measure-Home Form to assess sensory processing.
Employed the Conners 3rd edition-Parent Short Form to evaluate ADHD symptoms.

Main Results:

Children with ADHD demonstrated significantly more sensory processing problems across all measured scales (effect sizes ranging from .27 to .61).
For children with ADHD, sensory processing subtests related to Social Participation and Planning were significantly correlated with hyperactivity/impulsivity.
No significant association was found between these sensory subtests and inattention.

Conclusions:

Sensory processing issues are prevalent in children with ADHD.
Assessment of sensory processing difficulties is crucial for informing effective interventions for children with ADHD.