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Sensory processing during childhood in preterm infants: a systematic review
Conclusions: The current literature suggests that preterm birth affects the sen sory processing, negatively. Gestational age, male gender, and white matter lesions appear as risk factors for sensoryprocessing disorders in preterm infants. The impairment in the ability to receivesensory inputs, to integrateand to adapt to them seems to have a negative effect on motor, cognitive, and language development of these children. We highlight the feasibility of identifying sensory processing disorders early in life, favoring early clinical interventions. (Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria)
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Sensory Processing Disorders are Associated with Duration of Current Episode and Severity of Side Effects.
CONCLUSION: SPD expressed in either hypo/hyper sensitivity may serve to clinically characterize subjects with major affective and anxiety disorders. PMID: 28096875 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - January 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Investig Source Type: research

Sensory processing disorders in children with cerebral palsy
Conclusion Our results pointed out to the existence of disturbances in the processing of sensory information in CP. Based on the importance of the sensory integration process for motor function, the presence of such important disturbances draw the attention to the implementation of sensory therapies which improve function in these children. (Source: Infant Behavior and Development)
Source: Infant Behavior and Development - November 17, 2016 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Reduced modulation of thalamocortical connectivity during exposure to sensory stimuli in ASD
This study aimed to examine the role of pulvinar connectivity in ASD during mildly aversive sensory input. Functional magnetic resonance imaging was used to examine connectivity with the pulvinar during exposure to mildly aversive auditory and tactile stimuli in 38 youth (age 9–17; 19 ASD, 19 IQ‐matched typically developing (TD)). Parents rated children's SOR severity on two standard scales. Compared to TD, ASD participants displayed aberrant modulation of connectivity between pulvinar and cortex (including sensory‐motor and prefrontal regions) during sensory stimulation. In ASD participants, pulvinar‐amygdala conn...
Source: Autism Research - October 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shulamite A. Green, Leanna Hernandez, Susan Y. Bookheimer, Mirella Dapretto Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Changes in Caregiver Knowledge and Perceived Competency Following Group Education about Sensory Processing Disturbances: An Exploratory Study
Abstract Parents or teachers (n = 10) of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum and exhibiting sensory processing disorders (SPD) attended a series of six weekly educational sessions designed to increase the participants' knowledge of SPD, skills in interacting with children exhibiting SPD and confidence in intervening with children exhibiting undesirable behaviours stemming from SPD. The sessions consisted of group classroom instruction with instructional methods including PowerPoint‐assisted lecture/discussion and short video clips. Pre‐test and post‐test assessment was made of the participants' (a) self�...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - May 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bryan M. Gee, Theodore W. Peterson Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

White Matter Microstructure is Associated with Auditory and Tactile Processing in Children with and without Sensory Processing Disorder
Yi-Shin Chang, Mathilde Gratiot, Julia P. Owen, Anne Brandes-Aitken, Shivani S. Desai, Susanna S. Hill, Anne B. Arnett, Julia Harris, Elysa J. Marco, Pratik Mukherjee (Source: Frontiers in Neuroanatomy)
Source: Frontiers in Neuroanatomy - February 14, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Developmental Risk Signals as a Screening Tool for Early Identification of Sensory Processing Disorders
This study supports the use of the INDIPCD‐R as a screening instrument that could be used by occupational therapists to discriminate children with and without indicators of SPD. The limitation of this study was that it did not cover all the ages of the INDIPCD‐R. Additional studies are required to determine the utility of this instrument for outcome studies and whether it is valid and reliable to identify children at risk of different pathologies. The INDIPCD‐R is a low‐cost instrument that allows the occupational therapist to make a quick review of the different components that could be involved in SPD and therefo...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Cristina Bolaños, M. Marlene Gomez, Gregorio Ramos, Janina Rios del Rio Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Toe Walking in Autism: Further Observations
Toe walking has been associated with language disorders and autism. To better understand the association between persistent toe walking and sensory and motor variables in children with autism, the degree of toe walking was compared with an estimate of the severity of sensory integration dysfunction symptoms and the presence of residual components of the tonic labyrinthine in supine reflex pattern in 61 children younger than 37 months of age with newly diagnosed autism. There was no association between the presence of toe walking and sensory symptoms (P = .5298) or language age (P = .6142), but there was an association betw...
Source: Journal of Child Neurology - March 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Accardo, P. J., Barrow, W. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The connection between ADHD, speech delays, motor skill delays, sensory processing disorders and sleep issues
To ensure the overall well-being of child clients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), counselors frequently work in combination with other service providers such as speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and sleep specialists. According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), many children with ADHD have also experienced speech...continue reading (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 16, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Donna Mac Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives ADHD Children & Adolescents School Counseling Source Type: research

Sensory processing disorder in children ages birth-3 years born prematurely: a systematic review.
This study supports the education of neonatologists, pediatricians, and caregivers about the symptoms and potential consequences of SPD and helps justify the need for follow-up screening for SPD in children ages birth-3 yr born preterm. Research using measures based on sensory processing theory is needed. PMID: 25553748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mitchell AW, Moore EM, Roberts EJ, Hachtel KW, Brown MS Tags: Am J Occup Ther Source Type: research

Visual perception of ADHD children with sensory processing disorder.
CONCLUSION: The result of the present study suggests that among children with ADHD, the visual perception is lower in those children with co-morbid SPD. Also, visual perception may be related to sensory processing, especially in the reactions of vestibular and proprioceptive senses. Regarding academic performance, it is necessary to consider how sensory processing issues affect visual perception in children with ADHD. PMID: 24843365 [PubMed] (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - December 2, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Investig Source Type: research

Social Interaction and Atypical Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conclusion It is important that occupational therapists consider SPD symptoms in children with ASD to provide early intervention for social interaction deficits. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism Show Different Brain ‘Wiring’
(Source: The ASHA Leader Online)
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - October 1, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research

The sensory profile of children with asthma
ConclusionsChildren with asthma may suffer from SPD. Our finding supports previous reports that suggest that the central nervous system is involved in the pathogenesis of atopic conditions. The sensory profile of children with asthma should be evaluated and treated as required.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)
Source: Acta Paediatrica - July 1, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Batya Engel‐Yeger, Meital Almog, Aharon Kessel Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research

Association between dysfunctional elimination syndrome and sensory processing disorder.
CONCLUSION. Many children with DES may also have SPD, suggesting that a child's sensory processing pattern would be an important aspect that could influence the plan of care. PMID: 25005511 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - July 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Pollock MR, Metz AE, Barabash T Tags: Am J Occup Ther Source Type: research