Sensory Processing and Temperament in Preschoolers with Behavior Problems
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu14211632312021-08-03T06:29:05Z Sensory Processing and Temperament in Preschoolers with Behavior Problems Wolverton, Jennifer Health Care Objective: This study investigated sensory processing and temperament in children with behavior problems between the ages of 3 and 6 years.Method: A convenience sample of 26 parents of children with behavior problems participated in this study. Parents of children with behavior problems were identified by school personnel and recruited via letters from the researcher. After obtaining consent, participants then completed two questionnaires: the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) to assess sensory processing, and the Carey Behavioral Style Questionnaire (BSQ), to assess temperament. The evaluation results were analyzed to describe sensory processing patterns and temperament found in the sample, as well as to determine if relationships existed between sensory processing and temperament.Results: The majority of children with behavior problems in this sample demonstrated significant problems with sensory processing, according to parent report. Specifically, the majority scored greater than 2 SD below the mean for total sensory processing, as well as for tactile processing, auditory filtering and sensory seeking. In general, the majority of parents described their children as non-adaptable, active and non-persistent. Relatively few relationships were found between sensory processing and temperament. Activity was related to sensory seeking as well as to auditory filtering. Adaptability was related to tactile processing. Intensity was related to visual and auditory sensitivity. Difficulty with auditory filtering and sensory seeking behaviors were important factors for highly active children.Conclusion: Preschool children with behavior problems demonstrated sensory processing problems, especially in the areas of auditory filtering, tactile processing and sensory seeking. Overall, the children in this sample demonstrated evidence of Sensory Modulation Disorder. Their sensory processing patterns were similar to patterns in children with ADHD, according to the literature. The children were characteristically non-adaptable, non-persistent and active according to parent report. Few relationships were found between sensory processing and temperament, suggesting that the two constructs are indeed distinct from one another. Problems with auditory filtering and sensory seeking behaviors emerged as clinically relevant problem areas for young children with behavior problems 2006 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1421163231 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1421163231 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Sensory Processing and Temperament in Preschoolers with Behavior Problems |
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Sensory Processing and Temperament in Preschoolers with Behavior Problems |
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Sensory Processing and Temperament in Preschoolers with Behavior Problems |
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sensory processing and temperament in preschoolers with behavior problems |
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