Sensory Response Patterns in Nonverbal Children with ASD
Joint Authors
Patten, Elena
Watson, Linda R.
Baranek, Grace T.
Ausderau, Karla K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We sought to examine concurrent and longitudinal associations between sensory response patterns (i.e., hyperresponsiveness, hyporesponsiveness, and sensory seeking) and verbal status of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a potential factor influencing the development of verbal communication.
Seventy-nine children with ASD (verbal, n=29; nonverbal, n=50) were assessed using cross-sectional analyses (Study 1), and 14 children with ASD (verbal, n=6; nonverbal, n=8) were assessed using prospective longitudinal analyses (Study 2).
Data were collected regarding sensory response patterns and verbal ability.
Hyporesponsiveness and sensory seeking behaviors were associated with verbal status in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses; nonverbal children were more likely to demonstrate higher hyporesponsive and sensory seeking patterns.
Hyperresponsiveness did not significantly differ between verbal and nonverbal groups in either design.
Sensory hyporesponsiveness and seeking behaviors may be important factors hindering the development of functional verbal communication in children with ASD.
Unusual sensory responsiveness can often be observed before the onset of speech and may yield important prognostic capabilities as well as inform early interventions targeting verbal communication or alternative communication options in young children with ASD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patten, Elena& Ausderau, Karla K.& Watson, Linda R.& Baranek, Grace T.. 2013. Sensory Response Patterns in Nonverbal Children with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472126
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patten, Elena…[et al.]. Sensory Response Patterns in Nonverbal Children with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472126
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patten, Elena& Ausderau, Karla K.& Watson, Linda R.& Baranek, Grace T.. Sensory Response Patterns in Nonverbal Children with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472126
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472126