Kristie Foitzik1, Ted Brown2. 1. Kristie Foitzik, BOccThy(Hons), is Honors Graduate of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; kristiefoitzik@gmail.com. 2. Ted Brown, PhD, MSc, MPA, BScOT (Hons), OT(C), OTR, MRCOT, FOTARA, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University-Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The relationship between sensory processing factors and the sleep habits and patterns of typically developing children ages 8-12 yr was investigated. METHOD: Forty-five typically developing children and their parents or caregivers took part. Parents completed the Sensory Processing Measure-Home Form, Children's Sleep Hygiene Scale, and Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, and the children completed the Children's Report of Sleep Patterns. Spearman ρ correlation and linear regression analyses were completed with the children's sleep habits and patterns as the dependent variables and the sensory processing factors as the independent variables. RESULTS: Sensory processing factors were significantly associated with the children's sleep habits and patterns, as reported by parents and children. Predictive relationships were established between the children's sensory processing factors and sleep habits and patterns. CONCLUSION: Occupational therapy practitioners should consider sensory processing factors when working with children who present with suspected sleep problems.
OBJECTIVE: The relationship between sensory processing factors and the sleep habits and patterns of typically developing children ages 8-12 yr was investigated. METHOD: Forty-five typically developing children and their parents or caregivers took part. Parents completed the Sensory Processing Measure-Home Form, Children's Sleep Hygiene Scale, and Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, and the children completed the Children's Report of Sleep Patterns. Spearman ρ correlation and linear regression analyses were completed with the children's sleep habits and patterns as the dependent variables and the sensory processing factors as the independent variables. RESULTS: Sensory processing factors were significantly associated with the children's sleep habits and patterns, as reported by parents and children. Predictive relationships were established between the children's sensory processing factors and sleep habits and patterns. CONCLUSION: Occupational therapy practitioners should consider sensory processing factors when working with children who present with suspected sleep problems.