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Sook-Hee Yi1, Yoo-Sook Joung, Yon Ho Choe
1*Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital †Department of Psychiatry ‡Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine §Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital ||Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|January 8, 2015
Summary
Toddlers with nonorganic failure-to-thrive (NOFT) and feeding problems show more sensory processing issues, particularly in tactile, vestibular, and oral areas. These sensory challenges may impact their development and feeding behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric feeding disorders
- Developmental psychology
- Sensory processing research
Background:
- Failure-to-thrive (FTT) is characterized by abnormally low weight/height for age.
- Nonorganic failure-to-thrive (NOFT) describes FTT without a clear medical cause.
- Sensory processing abilities may play a role in feeding difficulties and growth failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare sensory processing abilities between toddlers with NOFT and feeding problems and age-matched controls.
- To investigate the relationship between sensory processing, development, and feeding behaviors in toddlers.
Main Methods:
- 16 toddlers with NOFT and feeding problems and 16 age-matched controls participated.
- Sensory processing was assessed using the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP).
- Cognitive, motor, and language development were evaluated using standardized scales; mealtime behavior was also assessed.
Main Results:
- Toddlers with NOFT exhibited more atypical sensory processing in tactile, vestibular, and oral areas.
- Significant delays in cognition, motor skills, and language were observed in the NOFT group.
- Atypical sensory processing correlated with developmental delays in cognition, motor skills, and language.
Conclusions:
- Sensory processing problems are more prevalent in toddlers with feeding problems and growth deficiency.
- Preliminary evidence suggests sensory processing difficulties may contribute to feeding problems in NOFT.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the link between sensory processing and feeding issues in toddlers.
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