The sensory profile of children with speech and language disorders in London and the south of England
Year: 2009
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Children presenting with communication difficulties are among the most \ncommonly occurring developmental problems. They were observed to have \nproblems with their everyday activities in all the occupational performance \nareas, as well as displaying behaviours that have a negative impact on their \nfunctioning. These behaviours appear similar to those described in children \nwith sensory processing and sensory modulation difficulties. Literature \nindicated a possible connection between speech and language difficulties and \npoor sensory integration. \nThis study used the Sensory Profile, a parent report measurement of the \nchild’s sensory responsiveness in daily life, to investigate the sensory \nprocessing and modulation of children with Specific Language Impairment, as \nreflected in their behavioural and emotional responses. \nThe study indicated that this population has specific areas of sensory \nprocessing that are unique to children with SLI and that differ significantly in \ntheir sensory responsiveness from typical children and children with other \nconditions like Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Author: Janine van der Linde
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W107419530