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Sensory processing disorders in children with cerebral palsy

Sílvia Leticia Pavão1, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha1

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Neuropediatrics Section, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos-SP, Brazil.

Infant Behavior & Development
|November 21, 2016
PubMed

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) exhibit significant sensory processing differences compared to typically developing (TD) children. These findings highlight the need for sensory therapies to improve function in children with CP.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Sensory processing is crucial for motor function and daily activities.
  • Children with cerebral palsy (CP) may experience challenges in sensory integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate sensory processing in children with CP.
  • To compare sensory processing patterns between children with CP and typically developing (TD) children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Sensory Profile questionnaire, a parent-reported measure.
  • Assessed 59 TD children and 43 children with CP.
  • Employed Mann-Whitney test and Bonferroni correction for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in sensory processing were identified in 16 out of 23 categories.
  • Children with CP demonstrated distinct patterns of sensory information processing compared to TD peers.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms disturbances in sensory processing in children with CP.
  • Findings support the implementation of sensory therapies to enhance functional outcomes in this population.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cerebral palsyChildrenPhysical therapySensory processingSensory profile

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