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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Exploring Sensory Processing Dysfunction, Parenting Stress, and Problem Behaviors in Children With Autism Spectrum
Wei-Chi Chiang1, Mei-Hui Tseng2, Chung-Pei Fu3
1Wei-Chi Chiang, PhD, OT, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. At the time this study was conducted, she was PhD Candidate, School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Sensory processing dysfunction (SPD) and parenting stress impact problem behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SPD uniquely affects preschoolers, while parenting stress is a factor for both age groups.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents diverse behavioral challenges.
- Understanding factors influencing problem behaviors in children with ASD is crucial for effective intervention.
- Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD) and parenting stress are potential contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine problem behaviors in preschool- and school-age children with ASD.
- To assess the differential associations of SPD and parenting stress with problem behaviors in these two age groups.
Main Methods:
- 101 preschool-aged and 61 school-aged children with ASD participated.
- Independent t tests, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression were used.
- Associations between SPD, parenting stress, and problem behaviors were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Preschoolers exhibited more social withdrawal compared to school-aged children.
- A negative correlation was observed between SPD and problem behaviors in preschoolers.
- Parenting stress was associated with problem behaviors in both age groups, while SPD was specific to preschoolers.
Conclusions:
- Problem behaviors in children with ASD vary by age.
- SPD is a significant factor for problem behaviors in preschool-aged children with ASD.
- Parenting stress is a relevant factor for problem behaviors across both preschool and school-aged children with ASD, informing occupational therapy interventions.
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