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

Batya Engel-Yeger; Maayan Mevorach Shimoni

doi:10.1080/0164212X.2023.2220975

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

Batya Engel-Yeger, Maayan Mevorach Shimoni

Department of Occupational Therapy

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	103-122
Number of pages	20
Journal	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2023.2220975
State	Published - 2024

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Keywords

Sensory processing
anxiety
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
executive functions
quality of life

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Applied Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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