Study of Sensory Processing Dysfunctions in Typically Developing Children and Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to identify the level of sensory processing dysfunction among typically developing

children and children with Attention deficit and hyperactivity Disorder.

Objectives:

• To assess the level of sensory processing dysfunction among children with Attention Deficit and

Hyperactivity Disorder.

• To assess the level of sensory processing dysfunction among typically developing children.
• To compare the level of sensory processing dysfunction between Children with Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder and Typically Developing Children.

Methodology: Purposive sampling of 100 children were selected in mainstream schools and Occupational

Therapy centers in Tamil Nadu. This study was done among the children between the age group of 4 to 9

years. Short sensory profile (SSP) was used as a measuring scale.

Result: This study results shows that 90% of the sample children showed some sensory processing

dysfunction, comparatively Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are showing higher level

of sensory processing dysfunction (Mean Value is 100.46) than typically developing children (Mean is

152.56) on short sensory profile.

Conclusion: This study concludes that Sensory processing dysfunction is more commonly present in

children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder whereas in typically developing children also

sensory processing dysfunction was observed but most of them under probable difference. This study also

suggests that the level of sensory processing impairment is high in children with ADHD than that of children

who are normal and typically developing