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Ekaine Rodríguez-Armendariz1,2, María Vela-Romero3, Adrián Galiana3,4

  • 1Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC), 47012 Valladolid, Spain; erodrigueza@uemc.es.

Neurosci
|November 1, 2024
PubMed

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Children with neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic conditions often experience significant sensory processing difficulties. Early identification and tailored interventions are crucial for improving their daily functioning and quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Sensory processing challenges are critical but often overlooked in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and genetic conditions.
  • These challenges significantly impact children's daily lives and overall quality of life, making them a key focus in neuroscience research.
  • Understanding these differences is vital for developing effective support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare sensory processing difficulties in children with NDDs and genetic conditions versus typically developing controls.
  • To identify specific sensory system patterns associated with different diagnoses.
  • To emphasize the need for early detection and individualized interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study involving 614 children aged 3 to 14 years and 11 months.
  • Participants were categorized into three groups: NDDs (n=183), genetic conditions (n=89), and controls (n=342).
  • Sensory processing was evaluated using the Sensory Profile 2 (SP2) assessment tool.

Main Results:

  • Children with NDDs and genetic conditions demonstrated significantly greater sensory processing difficulties than controls.
  • The SP2 revealed distinct sensory challenges across various sensory systems, differing based on the specific diagnosis.
  • Genetic conditions showed a broader impact across multiple sensory systems, whereas NDDs tended to affect specific systems more narrowly.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification of sensory processing issues in children with NDDs and genetic conditions is essential.
  • Tailored, evidence-based interventions are necessary to address the unique sensory profiles observed in these populations.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate long-term intervention impacts and integration into comprehensive therapeutic programs.

Keywords:
22q11.2 deletion syndromeWilliams syndromeattention deficit hyperactivity disorderautism spectrum disorderchildrendevelopmental disorderlearning disorderneurodevelopmental disorderspseudohypoparathyroidismsensory processing

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