Brenda Fjeldsted1, Lin Xue2. 1. a Occupational Therapy, Child Health Program, Health Sciences Centre , Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada. 2. b Department of Statistics, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada.
Abstract
Aims: To examine and compare sensory processing in children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to children designated as "at risk" for neurodevelopmental disorders and FASD, associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE). Method: A retrospective chart review methodology was applied to examine sensory processing in a clinic referred sample of 90 children under the age of 3 with PAE of which 28 children were diagnosed with FASD and 62 were in the "at risk" category. Results: Young children with FASD rated significantly lower on the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile in auditory processing and low registration and more often in the probable difference range in sensory sensitivity and sensation avoiding. Some children in both groups demonstrated definite differences in low threshold scores. Conclusions: Sensory processing differences in young children with FASD are supported when compared to children with PAE who are "at risk" for future diagnoses. Occupational therapists should consider sensory processing when assessing and providing early intervention services to this population.
Aims: To examine and compare sensory processing in children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to children designated as "at risk" for neurodevelopmental disorders and FASD, associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE). Method: A retrospective chart review methodology was applied to examine sensory processing in a clinic referred sample of 90 children under the age of 3 with PAE of which 28 children were diagnosed with FASD and 62 were in the "at risk" category. Results: Young children with FASD rated significantly lower on the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile in auditory processing and low registration and more often in the probable difference range in sensory sensitivity and sensation avoiding. Some children in both groups demonstrated definite differences in low threshold scores. Conclusions: Sensory processing differences in young children with FASD are supported when compared to children with PAE who are "at risk" for future diagnoses. Occupational therapists should consider sensory processing when assessing and providing early intervention services to this population.
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