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Creating a Sensory-Friendly Pediatric Emergency Department
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory-processing disorder (SPD), an unexpected visit to the emergency department can be an overwhelming experience that creates intensifying behaviors and an unsafe clinical interaction for the child, nurses, and providers. Although resources exist to help nurses work with this specialized group, there are limited examples of the challenges and opportunities of modifying an emergency department to be a place where nurses can provide sensory-informed care. (Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN)
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - January 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Elyssa B. Wood, Allyson Halverson, Gina Harrison, Amanda Rosenkranz Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research

Gender Variance and the Autism Spectrum: An Examination of Children Ages 6-12 Years.
Abstract Gender variance (GV) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently co-occur in clinical populations. We investigated GV in association with ASD characteristics in nonclinical children and in children with developmental/mental health diagnoses. In 6-12-year-olds (N = 2445; 51% birth-assigned boys), the Gender Identity Questionnaire for Children measured GV and the Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire measured six subdomains of ASD characteristics. Among nonclinical children, GV was associated with parent-reported difficulties orienting socially and stereotyped behaviors. GV was also associa...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nabbijohn AN, van der Miesen AIR, Santarossa A, Peragine D, de Vries ALC, Popma A, Lai MC, VanderLaan DP Tags: J Autism Dev Disord Source Type: research

Integrating Connection: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Sensory Processing and Attachment
Attachment is considered a fundamental aspect of social and emotional development in children. Attachment is established, in part, through sensory processes, yet many children have unique sensory needs. The present study explores the association between sensory processing disorder and attachment by examining primary caregivers' perception of the attachment relationship with their children with SPD. Following a mixed-methods design, 24 self-identified primary caregivers completed 3 questionnaires: a demographic profile, a sensory processing profile, and an attachment-related questionnaire. Of those 24, 12 also completed a s...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research

Associations between Music and the Sensory System: Integrative Review for Child Therapy
Publication date: Available online 16 November 2018Source: The Arts in PsychotherapyAuthor(s): Vered Simhon, Cochavit Elefant, Hod OrkibiAbstractSensory processing disorder (SPD) is a disruption in the organization of sensory input that affects appropriate responses to the demands of the environment. The consequences of SPD in children may include a developmental lag as well as behavioral and emotional problems. Music therapy is particularly suitable for children with a sensory processing disorder because music and the sensory system are both linked to the nervous system. This suggests there is a need to better understand ...
Source: Arts in Psychotherapy - November 17, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Initial Studies of Validity of the Sensory Processing 3-Dimensions Scale.
CONCLUSION: The study provides preliminary evidence of the SP-3D as a valid measure of sensory processing abilities and dysfunction. Further research regarding the reliability and validity of the SP-3D are needed. PMID: 29465281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - February 21, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mulligan S, Schoen S, Miller L, Valdez A, Wiggins A, Hartford B, Rixon A Tags: Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Source Type: research

Using Home-Program Adherence App in Pediatric Therapy: Case Study of Sensory Processing Disorder
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Source: Telemedicine and e-Health - December 18, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Eynat Gal Oren Steinberg Source Type: research

Using Home-Program Adherence App in Pediatric Therapy: Case Study of Sensory Processing Disorder
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Source: Telemedicine and e-Health - December 18, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Eynat Gal Oren Steinberg Source Type: research

Capitalizing on technology for developing communication skills in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of revisiting conventional rehabilitation strategies for communicative deficits and tailoring them according to the patient's needs and preferences. It also emphasises that besides excellent observation skills, clinicians must be willing to consider technology based approaches in patients responding poorly to traditional approaches in order to develop effective interventional programmes. Implication for Rehabilitation The current study highlights the importance of exploring the application of technology based intervention for building communication skills in the early stage...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - December 15, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mohan V, Kunnath SK, Philip VS, Mohan LS, Thampi N Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Autism and primary care dentistry: parents ’ experiences of taking children with autism or working diagnosis of autism for dental examinations
ConclusionIn line with previous research about the importance of family‐centred care, a strong relationship between parents and the whole dental team is essential for children with autism to access dental examinations and have satisfactory experience of care. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 27, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nicole Thomas, Sharon Blake, Christopher Morris, David R. Moles Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Early life epilepsies are a coexpression of developmental brain disorders
Early-life epilepsies are series disorders frequently accompanied by a broad range of morbidities that include cognitive, behavioral, neuromuscular, and sleep disorders; enteric and other forms of autonomic dysfunction; sensory processing disorders; and other issues. Usually these morbidities cluster together in a single patient, multimorbidity. Rather than these being separate disorders, all, including the seizures, are manifestations or coexpressions of developmental brain disorders. Instead of viewing epilepsy as the disorder and the other features as comorbidities, approaching early-life epilepsies as part of the spect...
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - October 9, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Anne T. Berg, Daniel Tarquinio, Sookyong Koh Source Type: research

Early life epilepsies are a co-expression of developmental brain disorders
Early life epilepsies are series disorders frequently accompanied by a broad range of morbidities that include cognitive, behavioral, neuromuscular, and sleep disorders; enteric and other forms of autonomic dysfunction; sensory processing disorders; and other issues. Usually these morbidities cluster together in a single patient, multimorbidity. Rather than these being separate disorders, all, including the seizures, are manifestations or co-expressions of developmental brain disorders (DBD). Instead of viewing epilepsy as the disorder and the other features as comorbidities, approaching early life epilepsies as part of th...
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - October 9, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Anne T. Berg, Daniel Tarquinio, Sookyong Koh Source Type: research

3.27 Assessing White Matter Correlates of Cognitive and Visuomotor Control Deficits in Children With Sensory Processing Disorders
In this study, we aimed to quantitatively determine whether children with SPD show deficits in their cognitive control and visuomotor control abilities using a combination of clinical and experimental direct assessments. We then used these behavioral metrics in conjunction with measures of white matter integrity via diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to better understand the structural underpinnings of these neural processes. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - October 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Annie Brandes-Aitken, Joaquin A. Anguera, Yi-Shin Chang, Julia P. Owen, Pratik Mukherjee, Elysa J. Marco Source Type: research

Balance and Visual Skills: Comparison of Children With Sensory Processing Disorders and Typical Development
To determine differences in balance and visual skill between children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) and typical development, and to investigate the relationship between balance and visual skills in these children. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 24, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Donna Redman-Bentley, Dayle Armstrong, Kimberly Walker, Kristy Remick-Waltman Source Type: research

Sensory reactivity, empathizing and systemizing in autism spectrum conditions and sensory processing disorder
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2017 Source:Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Author(s): Teresa Tavassoli, Lucy Jane Miller, Sarah A. Schoen, Jennifer Jo Brout, Jillian Sullivan, Simon Baron-Cohen Although the DSM-5 added sensory symptoms as a criterion for ASC, there is a group of children who display sensory symptoms but do not have ASC; children with sensory processing disorder (SPD). To be able to differentiate these two disorders, our aim was to evaluate whether children with ASC show more sensory symptomatology and/or different cognitive styles in empathy and systemizing compared to children with...
Source: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience - June 2, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research