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Sensory Processing Problems and Comorbidities in Chinese Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Geng-Fu Wang1, Wen-Lei Li1, Yu Han1

  • 1Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, No. 22 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|July 4, 2019
PubMed

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Sensory processing issues in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are linked to sleep, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Understanding these sensory problems is crucial for effective intervention in ASD.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Limited understanding of sensory processing issues in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Need to explore links between sensory problems, sleep disturbances, and behavioral issues in preschool ASD population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sensory processing problems and sleep disturbances, emotional/behavioral problems, and mealtime behaviors in Chinese preschool children with ASD.
  • To compare these relationships in children with ASD versus typically developing children.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study design.
  • Involved Chinese preschool children diagnosed with ASD and typically developing controls.
  • Assessed sensory processing, sleep disturbances, emotional/behavioral problems, and mealtime behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Atypical sensory processing correlated with higher risks of sleep disturbances, emotional/behavioral problems, and abnormal mealtime behaviors in children with ASD.
  • Sensory processing problems were linked to abnormal mealtime behaviors only in typically developing children.
  • Significant associations found between sensory processing and various challenges in the ASD group.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should assess sensory problems in children with ASD presenting with sleep disturbances, emotional/behavioral issues, or abnormal mealtime behaviors.
  • Findings highlight the critical role of sensory processing in the overall well-being and behavior of children with ASD.
  • Implications for targeted interventions addressing sensory needs in pediatric ASD.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disordersEmotional and behavioral problemsMealtime behaviorPreschool childrenSensory processing problemsSleep dysfunction

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