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The Occurrence of the Sensory Processing Disorder in Children Depending on the Type and Time of Delivery: A Pilot

Agnieszka Ptak1, Diana Miękczyńska1, Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk1

  • 1Physiotherapy Department, University of Health and Sport Sciences in Wrocław, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|June 10, 2022
PubMed

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Children born prematurely or via C-section show higher risks of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This study highlights delivery method and timing as significant factors influencing SPD development in children.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Sensory Integration is increasingly recognized, with growing awareness of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).
  • Sensory disturbances in children can manifest as learning and behavioral issues, even in those without other medical diagnoses.
  • SPD may present as behavior inappropriate or inadequate to situational contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and the timing or method of birth.
  • To compare SPD occurrence in children born prematurely, via C-section, and full-term via natural birth.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 75 children aged 5-9 years.
  • Participants were divided into three groups: premature birth (n=25), C-section delivery (n=25), and full-term natural birth (n=25).
  • Parental questionnaires were used to assess SPD, with descriptive statistics and percentage calculations for comparison.

Main Results:

  • SPD was detected in 84% of prematurely born children and 80% of those born via C-section.
  • These rates are statistically significant compared to the full-term, naturally born group.
  • Both premature and C-section deliveries indicate a higher risk for developing SPD.

Conclusions:

  • The time and method of delivery are significant factors influencing the risk of Sensory Processing Disorder.
  • Children born prematurely or by C-section are at a statistically higher risk for SPD.
  • Further research into the impact of birth factors on sensory processing is warranted.

Keywords:
C-sectionbehaviour problemslearning problemspreterm-bornsensory processing disorder

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