[P1-8] Assessment of Sensory Processing Functions in Children with Developmental Disorder
[Objectives]Although children with developmental disorder (DD) such as intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically exhibit aberrant sensory processing functions, their clinical properties have been poorly characterized. The objectives of this study were to characterize their sensory processing functions with Sensory Profile Japanese version (SP-J) that provided the detailed 18 scores for 4 quadrants (children’s responsiveness to sensory input) and 14 sections (children’s each sensory system).
[Methods] 170 children (aged 3-17 years) presented with developmental delay and visited Nikoniko-House Medical Welfare Center were enrolled in this study. Developmental quotient (DQ)/intelligence quotient (IQ) and autism symptoms were assessed by the Kyoto Scale of Psychological Development 2001/WISC-III/WISC-IV and PARS-TR, respectively.
[Results] Two quadrant scores (sensory seeking and sensory sensitivity) and six section scores (Vestibular processing, Touch processing, Oral sensory processing, Modulation related to body position and movement, Modulation of sensory input affecting emotional responses, and Thresholds for response) were significantly higher in 81 ID children compared with 89 non-ID children. In contrast, only a quadrant score (sensory seeking) was significantly higher in 137 ASD children than 33 non-ASD children.
[Discussion] In this study with 170 DD children in a single institution, the aberrant sensory processing functions revealed by SP-J scores were more tightly associated with ID children than ASD children. Assessment of sensory processing functions in DD children with SP-J will be useful for providing better intervention planning.
[Methods] 170 children (aged 3-17 years) presented with developmental delay and visited Nikoniko-House Medical Welfare Center were enrolled in this study. Developmental quotient (DQ)/intelligence quotient (IQ) and autism symptoms were assessed by the Kyoto Scale of Psychological Development 2001/WISC-III/WISC-IV and PARS-TR, respectively.
[Results] Two quadrant scores (sensory seeking and sensory sensitivity) and six section scores (Vestibular processing, Touch processing, Oral sensory processing, Modulation related to body position and movement, Modulation of sensory input affecting emotional responses, and Thresholds for response) were significantly higher in 81 ID children compared with 89 non-ID children. In contrast, only a quadrant score (sensory seeking) was significantly higher in 137 ASD children than 33 non-ASD children.
[Discussion] In this study with 170 DD children in a single institution, the aberrant sensory processing functions revealed by SP-J scores were more tightly associated with ID children than ASD children. Assessment of sensory processing functions in DD children with SP-J will be useful for providing better intervention planning.