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  • Sensory Processing
  • Child Psychology

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  • Sensory processing differences are noted in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare sensory processing patterns in children with ASD, ADHD, and typical development (TD).
  • To investigate the influence of age on sensory processing across these groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Sensory Profile 2nd Edition for 239 children (ASD=77, ADHD=78, TD=84) aged 3-14.
  • Employed multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) to compare sensory patterns and systems.
  • Examined the effect of chronological age on sensory processing.

Main Results:

  • Children with ASD and ADHD showed similar, elevated sensory processing patterns compared to TD children.
  • ASD group had the highest rate of oral processing differences, followed by ADHD and TD.
  • ADHD group exhibited higher visual processing scores than ASD and TD groups.
  • Older children across all groups scored lower on seeking, auditory, visual, movement, touch, and conduct measures.

Conclusions:

  • Sensory processing patterns may represent an overlapping behavioral characteristic in ASD and ADHD.
  • Findings suggest potential implications for tailored intervention approaches for children with ASD and ADHD.