The Contribution of Atypical Sensory Processing to Executive Dysfunctions, Anxiety and Quality of Life of Children with ADHD.

Autor: Engel-Yeger, Batya, Mevorach Shimoni, Maayan
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Zdroj: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p103-122, 20p
Abstrakt: The study examined whether atypical sensory processing (ASP) deteriorate executive function (EFs), anxiety and quality of life (QoL) of children with ADHD. Participants were 28 boys with ADHD; 31 with ADHD + ASP; 56 with typical development. Parents completed the Short Sensory Profile (SSP); BRIEF; RCMAS (anxiety) and PedsQoL. Boys with ADHD + ASP had the lowest EFs, highest anxiety and lowest QoL. ASP predicted lower social QoL; Anxiety predicted lower emotional QoL; reduced EFs predicted lower school QoL. ASP in ADHD may increase anxiety, reduce EFs and QoL. ASP should be screened with respect to child's cognitive/emotional status and daily function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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