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  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Child Psychology
  • Sleep Science

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  • Sensory processing and sleep quality significantly impact children's academic success and overall well-being.
  • Understanding the interplay between sensory patterns and sleep is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between sensory processing patterns and sleep quality in primary school-aged children.
  • To identify specific sensory processing characteristics related to sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 231 primary school students (ages 7-12) in Tehran.
  • Data collected via questionnaires assessing sleep habits and sensory processing patterns (avoidance, sensitivity, seeking, registration).

Main Results:

  • A moderate correlation was found between sensory processing patterns and overall sleep quality (p <0.001).
  • All four sensory quadrants (registration, seeking, sensitivity, avoidance) showed significant differences between children with sleep maintenance issues and those with normal sleep patterns (p <0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Sensory processing patterns are moderately correlated with sleep habits in primary school children.
  • Occupational therapists should consider sensory challenges when addressing children's sleep problems.
  • Integrating sensory needs into sleep routines may enhance sleep quality, leading to improved academic performance and quality of life.