Sensory processing related to attention in children with ASD, ADHD, or typical development: Results from the ELENA cohort

for ELENA study group; Dellapiazza, Florine; Michelon, Cécile; Vernhet, Christelle; Muratori, Filippo; Blanc, Nathalie; Picot, Marie-Christine; Baghdadli, Amaria

doi:10.1007/s00787-020-01516-5

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Sensory processing related to attention in children with ASD, ADHD, or typical development: Results from the ELENA cohort

for ELENA study group, Dellapiazza, Florine, Michelon, Cécile, Vernhet, Christelle, Muratori, Filippo, Blanc, Nathalie, Picot, Marie-Christine, Baghdadli, Amaria·2021·European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

DOI 10.1007/s00787-020-01516-5

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Autism-spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are early neurodevelopmental conditions that share clinical characteristics, raising important issues in clinical diagnosis. We aimed to compare (1) sensory processing in four groups of children: ASD alone, ASD + ADHD, ADHD alone, and typical development (TD) and (2) the association between sensory processing and attention in the three groups with neurodevelopmental disorders. Our sample included 120 children aged from 6 to 12 years divided into four groups: ASD alone (N = 43), ASD + ADHD (N = 18), ADHD alone (N = 28), and TD (N = 31). Atypical sensory processing was more frequent in ASD and/or ADHD than in TD, without a significant difference between ASD and ADHD. However, the variance analysis of attention problems revealed differences between the ADHD and ASD groups. Thus, the rate of atypical sensory processing was comparable between the ASD and ADHD groups, suggesting that further studies are needed to explore atypical SP in all neurodevelopmental disorders.

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“However, other studies find no or only modest sensory differences between autism and ADHD (Cheung & Siu, 2009; Clince et al., 2016; Dellapiazza et al., 2021; Huang et al., 2024; Itahashi et al., 2020; Scheerer, Pourtousi, et al., 2024).”
The utility of parent-report screening tools in differentiating autism versus attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in school-age children
Guttentag, S., Bishop, S. L., Doggett, R. A., Shalev, R. A., Kaplan, M., Dyson, M. W., Cohen, M. T., Lord, C., & Martino, A. D. (2021) · Autism · doi:10.1177/13623613211030071 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Furthermore, other studies have reported that ASD-like sensory processing problems and restricted repetitive behaviors/interests may also occur in some children with ADHD (Cheung & Siu, 2009; Dellapiazza et al., 2020; Dunn & Bennett, 2002; Little et al., 2018; Mangeot et al., 2001).”
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Developmental Changes of Autistic Symptoms, ADHD Symptoms, and Attentional Performance in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lin, Y., Chiu, Y., Wu, Y., Tsai, W., & Gau, S. S. (2022) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-022-05445-x · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Our study's lack of correlation between ADHD symptoms in ASD and attentional functions also implied different neural mechanisms underpinning attentional problems in ASD and ADHD.”
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Touch and olfaction/taste differentiate children carrying a 16p11.2 deletion from children with ASD
Osório, J. M. A., Rodríguez‐Herreros, B., Romascano, D., Junod, V., Habegger, A., Pain, A., Richetin, S., Yu, P., Isidor, B., Maldergem, L. V., et al. (2021) · Molecular Autism · doi:10.1186/s13229-020-00410-w · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Associations between sensory processing difficulties and clinical symptoms have also been explored across NDD besides ASD, including ADHD [8], Williams Syndrome [66, 67] and other developmental disabilities [16, 56].”
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Cross-disorder comparison of sensory reactivity, pain, gastro-intestinal symptoms and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adolescents and young adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Martínez‐González, A. E., Rodríguez‐Jiménez, T., Piqueras, J. A., Infante-Cañete, L., Berutich, S. H., Andreo‐Martínez, P., Rubio, T. O., Lillo, V. B., Cubi, M. D. M., & Sória, I. N. (2024) · International Journal of Developmental Disabilities · doi:10.1080/20473869.2024.2318529 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
“However, similar studies with similar sample sizes have been published (Dellapiazza et al. 2021).”
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Mapping the microstructure of human cerebral cortex in vivo with diffusion MRI
Sadikov, A., Choi, H. L., Xiao, J., Cai, L. T., & Mukherjee, P. (2025) · Communications Biology · doi:10.1038/s42003-025-08523-9 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“We performed FDR correction to control for multiple comparisons across the metrics and factors.”
Early Social Behavior in Young Children with Sex Chromosome Trisomies (XXX, XXY, XYY): Profiles of Observed Social Interactions and Social Impairments Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bouw, N., Swaab, H., Tartaglia, N. R., Cordeiro, L., & van Rijn, S. (2022) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-022-05553-8 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
“Basic sensory stimuli processing is fundamental in gaining access to social information from the environment and therefore in further shaping social behavior (Dellapiazza et al., 2021).”
Background
Neurodiversity-affirming school counselling: supporting neurodivergent student wellbeing with person-centred therapy
Silvester, S.-J. E., & Rankine, R. (2024) · Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools · doi:10.1177/20556365241267050 · Cited by 8 · see citing works
“Given the significant overlap in experiences between autistic and non-autistic neurodivergent individuals (Dellapiazza et al., 2021), it stands to reason that sensory-sensitive accommodations would broadly benefit neurodivergent students.”
Connectome-based symptom mapping and in silico related gene expression in children with autism and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Segura, P., Pagani, M., Bishop, S. L., Thomson, P., Colcombe, S. J., Xu, T., Factor, Z. Z., Hector, E. C., Kim, S. H., Lombardo, M. V., et al. (2025) · Molecular Psychiatry · doi:10.1038/s41380-025-03205-8 · Cited by 8 · see citing works
“We focused on total scores because autism is linked to impairment in both social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) [65, 66], both of which have been observed in children with ADHD [4 – 6, 67, 68].”
Community Participation, Supports and Barriers of Adolescents with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Kara, Ö. K., Köse, B., Çetin, S. Y., Şahın, S., & Kara, K. (2023) · Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics · doi:10.1080/01942638.2023.2253899 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
“These sensory processing difficulties are strongly associated with inattention (Dellapiazza et al., 2021; Little et al., 2018), behavioral problems (Mangeot et al., 2001; Rani et al., 2023; Reynolds & Lane, 2009), leisure activity preferences (Engel-Yeger & Ziv-On, 2011), and socialization…”
Background
Associations Between Behavioral Inflexibility, Sensory Sensitivity, and Feeding Problems in a Clinical Sample
Williams, K. E., Adams, W., Sanchez, K., & Hendy, H. M. (2022) · Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities · doi:10.1007/s10882-022-09868-3 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
“Higher rates of atypical sensory processing were found in children diagnosed with both ASD and ADHD than children without special needs (Dellapiazza et al., 2021).”
Background
Sensory processing, executive function, and behavior in children with ADHD
Owen, A., Cruz, S., Pozo-Rodríguez, M., Conde-Pumpido, S., Tubío-Fungueiriño, M., Sampaio, A., Carracedo, Á., & Fernández-Prieto, M. (2024) · Child Neuropsychology: A Journal of Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence · doi:10.1080/09297049.2024.2414875 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
“Evidence suggests that an estimated 50–60% of children with ADHD experience SP problems (Dellapiazza et al., 2021).”
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Perceptual alterations in the relationship between sensory reactivity, intolerance of uncertainty, and anxiety in autistic children with and without ADHD
Powell, H. J., He, J. L., Khalil, N., Wodka, E. L., Deronda, A. C., Edden, R. A. E., Vasa, R. A., Mostofsky, S. H., & Puts, N. A. J. (2023) · Development and Psychopathology · doi:10.1017/s0954579423001360 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
“Evidence for both distinct and overlapping sensory processing patterns has been found in autism and ADHD, though these have not been clearly defined (Bijlenga et al., 2017; Dellapiazza et al., 2021; He et al., 2021b; Little et al., 2018; Scheerer et al., 2022).”
Background
ADHD and ASD traits are indirectly associated with sensory changes through anxiety
Varbanov, V., Overton, P. G., & Stafford, T. (2023) · Current Psychology · doi:10.1007/s12144-022-04217-1 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
“ADHD and ASD map similarly onto sensory processing as well, and their symptoms in clinical cases are often intertwined and manifest with sensory integration difficulties (Panagiotidi et al., 2017a, b; Ben-Sasson et al., 2009; Billstedt & Gillberg, 2007; Dellapiazza et al., 2020).”
Background
The association between pain and psychiatric conditions in adolescents: The impact of gender and ADHD diagnosis
Lundqvist, S., & Kerekes, N. (2023) · The European Journal of Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/j.ejpsy.2023.100228 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
“9,10 Furthermore, a comprehensive review recently examined the occurrence of chronic pain in youth with ADHD, the prevalence of ADHD in individuals with chronic pain, and the intricate connection between chronic pain and ADHD in the younger population.”
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P2X4 signalling contributes to hyperactivity but not pain sensitization comorbidity in a mouse model of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Nehme, S. B. S., Sánchez‐Sarasúa, S., Adel, R., Tuifua, M., Ali, A. M., Essawy, A. E., Salam, S. A., Hleihel, W., Boué‐Grabot, É., & Landry, M. (2024) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2023.1288994 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
Sensory modulation and negative affect in children at familial risk of ADHD
Keating, J., Bramham, J., & Downes, M. (2021) · Research in Developmental Disabilities · doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103904 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
“Infant studies have observed a relationship between sensory processing and negative affect (DeGangi, Craft, & Castellan, 1991; DeSantis et al., 2004).”
Background
Reduced Visual Evoked Potential Amplitude in Autistic Children with Co-Occurring Features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Cremone‐Caira, A., Braverman, Y., MacNaughton, G. A., Nikolaeva, J. I., & Faja, S. (2023) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-023-06005-7 · Cited by 5 · see citing works
“…as sensory processes are antecedents of, and contribute to, functions that are often impaired among groups of autistic children including attention (Dellapiazza et al., 2021), executive function (Pastor-Cerezuela et al., 2020), and social interaction and communication (Thye et al., 2018).”
Automatic sensory change processing in adults with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: A visual mismatch negativity study
Dang, C., Luo, X., Zhu, Y., Li, B., Feng, Y., Xu, C., Kang, S., Yin, G., Johnstone, S. J., Wang, Y., et al. (2024) · European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience · doi:10.1007/s00406-023-01695-7 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
Examining the role of attention problems in motor stereotypy in children with autism spectrum disorder
Nauman, J., & Ingersoll, B. R. (2022) · Research in Autism · doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102091 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
Predictors of individual differences in minimally verbal peer communication exchanges following peer‐oriented social intervention
Kedar, M., & Bauminger‐Zviely, N. (2022) · Autism Research · doi:10.1002/aur.2852 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“These patterns may appear in any of the senses (Dellapiazza et al., 2019, 2020; Hilton et al., 2010; Sanz-Cervera et al., 2017; Thye et al., 2018).”
Background
Sensory processing atypicalities and social responsiveness in autism spectrum disorder: the mediation of executive function
Ji, Y., Zhu, F.-L., Yin, P.-P., Zeng, S.-T., & Huang, Z. (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1696983 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Global Sensory Features are Linked to Executive and Attentional Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Augé, P., Maruani, A., Humeau, É., Ellul, P., Cartigny, A., Lefebvre, A., Dellapiazza, F., Delorme, R., & Peyre, H. (2024) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-024-06385-4 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“However, other studies showed that the seeking behavior dimension was strongly correlated with attentional difficulties (Alateyat et al., 2022; Dellapiazza et al., 2021; Sabatos-DeVito et al., 2016).”
Population-based detection of children ASD/ADHD comorbidity from atypical sensory processing
Fernández-Delgado, M., Cruz, S., Cernadas, E., Alateyat, H., Tubío-Fungueiriño, M., Sampaio, A., Carracedo, Á., & Fernández‐Prieto, M. (2024) · Applied Intelligence · doi:10.1007/s10489-024-05655-z · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“Difﬁculties in sensory processing are frequent and one of the earliest and common clinical observations in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, especially in those with ASD and behavioral problems [17], compared to typically developing children [18].”
Gaze Analysis and Concentration Monitoring for Children With Attention Disorder Using Eye-Tracking
Dan, G., Ruxandra, M.-O., Domuţă, C., Fanca, A., Puscasiu, A. P., Stan, O. P., Vălean, H., & Miclea, L. C. (2022) · IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics (AQTR) · doi:10.1109/aqtr55203.2022.9802014 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“Autism Spectrum Disorder and AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder are neurodevelopmental conditions that have common clinical characteristics [1].”
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Brief report: Attention patterns to non-social stimuli and associations with sensory features in autistic children
Chen, Y., Harrop, C., Sabatos‐DeVito, M., Bulluck, J., Belger, A., & Baranek, G. T. (2022) · Research in Autism · doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102035 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
Calming effects of repetition in music for children with sensory sensitivities: Findings from two experimental studies
Kim, G. S., Chmiel, A., & Garrido, S. (2023) · The Arts in Psychotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.aip.2023.102115 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic characteristics of the art of therapy: Perspectives on Ayres Sensory Integration
Williams, B. M., & Daly, J. (2025) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0322433 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
South African Teachers’ Insights on Improving the Sensory Classroom Teacher Questionnaire (SCTQ) for Inclusive Education and ADHD Support
Preez, H. D. (2024) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci14090989 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Internalizing/Externalizing Problems and Sensory Processing Alteration in Children Referred to Child Mental Health Centers
Valencia, M., D'Ocon, A., Plata, R., Simó, S., & Cantero, M. J. (2025) · Children · doi:10.3390/children12060664 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
“These findings support those reported in previous studies of children with ADHD, demonstrating a significant relationship between this disorder and SP problems [22,33].”
Head-Toes for Neurodiverse Learners: Adapting an Existing Behavioral Self-regulation Assessment
Cameron, C. E., Priore, M., Kenny, S. A., Cook‐Cottone, C. P., McClelland, M. M., & Gigante, V. (2025) · Child & Youth Care Forum · doi:10.1007/s10566-025-09894-0 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
“These obser-1 vations align with research suggesting that some neurodiverse children face difficulties processing the everyday sensory aspects of their environment, especially when exposed to change and unfamiliar situations (Dellapiazza et al., 2021).”
Constipation in Children with Autism: A Comprehensive Review
Chogle, A. S., Wong, G., & Megerian, J. T. (2024) · Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics · doi:10.1007/s40746-024-00304-6 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
“Sensory sensitivities, prevalent in both ASD and ADHD, are closely linked to behaviors such as withholding bowel movements, further complicating constipation (36).”
Association Between Television Viewing and Sensory Reactivity in Childhood: The Cross-Sectional InProS Study
Fernández-Pires, P., Valera‐Gran, D., Hurtado‐Pomares, M., Espinosa-Sempere, C., Pérez, A. S., Juárez-Leal, I., Muñoz-Sánchez, R., León-García, A.-S., Peral‐Gómez, P., & Navarrete‐Muñoz, E. M. (2024) · Pediatric Neurology · doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2024.10.001 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
“Grooving in My Body”: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study of Vibroacoustic Therapy’s Effects on Emotion Regulation and Attention in Autistic Children
Moore, J., Farquharson, K., & Lotter, C. B. (2025) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare13050465 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“Autistic children often experience challenges with tactile and auditory sensory input [68,69].”
Co-occurring Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Children: Advocating for Transdiagnostic Approach to Assessments
Azim, S. I., Mallitt, K., Wong, T. Y., Lin, P., Lam‐Cassettari, C., Masi, A., Diaz, A. M., Montgomery, A. K., McHugh, C. M., Whitehouse, A., et al. (2025) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-025-06983-w · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Effects of auditory and tactile distraction in adults with low and high ADHD symptoms
Elbe, P., Marsja, E., Sörman, D. E., Vega‐Mendoza, M., Nyberg, L. H., & Ljungberg, J. K. (2024) · Journal of Cognitive Psychology · doi:10.1080/20445911.2024.2349331 · Cited by 2 · see citing works
Performance of Autism Screening and Diagnostic Instruments Among Children with ADHD: A Systematic Review
Udhnani, M. D., Becker, L., & Lecavalier, L. (2025) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-025-06857-1 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Insights into work engagement: Exploring correlations with sensory processing, autism spectrum disorder traits, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms
Barthes, H. J., Rainey, V. R., Schantz, A. D., & Black, E. R. (2025) · Research in Neurodiversity · doi:10.1016/j.rin.2025.100002 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
ADHD and ASD traits are differentially associated with orientation sensitivity in a non-clinical adult sample
Varbanov, V., Overton, P. G., & Stafford, T. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1632880 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Sensory Profiles in Children with Speech Sound Disorders
Björelius, H., Tükel, Ş., Tsilingaridis, G., Malmenholt, A., & Terband, H. (2025) · Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica · doi:10.1159/000548782 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have evidence of sensory nerve degeneration
Gad, H., Alobaidi, A., Kamal, M., Elhag, S. F., Aden, M., Khan, A., Baraka, A., Bennabhaktula, S., Joseph, S., Alhamadi, A. Y., et al. (2026) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0342439 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
“A growing body of evidence shows altered sensory processing in ADHD [4,23–27].”
Neurodivergent College Students from an Inclusive Campus to the Workplace
McFalls, T. A., Heasley, C., & Newell, M. A. (2024) · Palgrave studies in equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigenization in business · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-55072-0_15 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
A importância do diagnóstico precoce de TDAH para o desenvolvimento infantil
dos Santos, K. S., Marinho, M. D. O., Santos, M. S. B., Trambaioli, V. S., & Bhering, C. A. (2024) · Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico · doi:10.25248/reamed.e14497.2024 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
Child–physician rapport at a neurodevelopmental clinic: In the eyes of the beholder
Karni‐Visel, Y., Gordon-Feliks, S., Lam, M., Klein, M., & Schertz, M. (2024) · Patient Education and Counseling · doi:10.1016/j.pec.2024.108586 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
SENSORY PROCESSING IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM- A SCOPING REVIEW
Bukva, A. (2023) · Multidisciplinarni Pristupi u Edukaciji i Rehabilitaciji · doi:10.59519/mper5206
Mnenje staršev glede predelave senzornih prilivov pri otrocih z motnjo pozornosti in hiperaktivnosti
Turel, A. A., Gričar, N., & Černe, T. (2023) · Revija za zdravstvene vede · doi:10.55707/jhs.v10i2.150
“Other stu - dies also report statistically significant differences on these two scales (Cheung & Siu, 2009; Dellapiazza et al., 2021; Dunn and Bennett, 2002; Yochman et al., 2004).”
Background
Structural Relationships Between Behavioral Problems, Sensory Processing Traits, and Sleep Among Preschoolers
Kurasawa, S., Tateyama, K., Iwanaga, R., Kimura, D., Fujita, T., & Tanba, H. (2024) · American Journal of Occupational Therapy · doi:10.5014/ajot.2024.050271
“…infancy to older adulthood, and that people with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, have distinct and more intense patterns of sensory processing (Delgado-Lobete et al., 2020; Dellapiazza et al., 2021; Wang et al., 2019).”
Patrones de procesamiento sensorial de adultos con dificultades de aprendizaje autorreferidas
Armstrong-Gallegos, S., & Muñoz, M. J. S. (2023) · Revista Costarricense de Psicología · doi:10.22544/rcps.v42i02.04
فعالية برنامج دعم السلوك الإيجابي القائم على اليقظة العقلية في تنمية الوالدية الواعية لدى أمهات الأطفال ذوي النمط المركب من اضطراب طيف التوحد واضطراب نقص الانتباه وفرط الحركة
الغنيمي, إ. ع. ا., & حلمي, أ. ح. م. (2024) · المجلة التربوية لکلية التربية بسوهاج · doi:10.21608/edusohag.2023.250019.1375
Devenir de la pensée d'André Bullinger
Pernon, É. (2024) · Érès eBooks · doi:10.3917/eres.delio.2024.02.0135
Pathogenese funktioneller Störungen der Nahrungsaufnahme im Kindesalter
Bolten, M. I., Légeret, C., & Odenheimer, S. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-662-69606-4_5
Efectos de la estimulación multisensorial sobre la atención e integración sensorial en niños y jóvenes con autismo. Revisión de literatura
Quiróz, E. C., Blumtritt, C., Puello, F. G., Noguera-Machacón, L. M., Torres, L. T., & Charris, J. H. (2024) · Salud Uninorte · doi:10.14482/sun.40.03.616.042
Sensory responsivity and its connection to sympathetic activation and deactivation: implications for stress and attentionPreprint
Flø, E. E. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2025.04.01.646564
Clinical Assessment
Gogne, A. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-86588-6_4
Digestive Dimensions of Autism: A Multiscale Exploration of Gut-Brain InteractionsPreprint
Robas, R., Tripathi, U., Rike, W. A., Sharma, O., & Stern, S. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2025.07.29.667422
“In addition, about 90% of children with ASD exhibit atypical sensory responses (compared to about 33% of children without ASD) (141,142) due to hyper-or hyposensitivity to different stimuli caused by altered generation and processing of information in their somatosensory system (143–145).”
Digestive Neurobiology in Autism: From Enteric and Central Nervous System Interactions to Shared Genetic Pathways
Robas, R., Tripathi, U., Rike, W. A., Sharma, O., & Stern, S. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26199580
“In addition, about 90% of children with ASD exhibit atypical sensory responses (compared to about 33% of children without ASD) [110,111] due to hyper-or hyposensitivity to different stimuli caused by altered generation and processing of information in their somatosensory system [112–114].”
Using virtual reality and psychophysics to test embodied cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD*
Muszynska, M., Dalton, R., Serino, G., Kumar, S., Pinti, P., Farran, E. K., & Ossmy, O. (2025) · IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL) · doi:10.1109/icdl63968.2025.11204431
“Overall, sensory processing problems are more common in children with ADHD compared to typically developing peers [16].”
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The relationship of sensory processing with ADHD and its co-occurring behavioural symptoms based on both undirected and directed network analysis
Li, J., Gao, Y., Dong, M., Wang, W., Li, H., Pan, M., Yue, X., Liu, N., Qian, Q., Wang, Y., et al. (2025) · BMC Psychiatry · doi:10.1186/s12888-025-07636-z
Animal models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Diversity and validity
Nehme, S. B. S., Sánchez‐Sarasúa, S., Medrano, M., Bouchatta, O., Bitar, T., Alameddine, A., Galineau, L., Brunault, P., Kerekes, N., Sánchez‐Pérez, A. M., et al. (2025) · Pharmacological Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.pharmr.2025.100108
“In addition to the core symptoms of ADHD, patients may experience associated impairments, such as deficits in perceptual functions, 222 — 224 as well as additional health-related conditions or difficulties.”
Interactions of Sleep and Repetitive Behavior in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism and Intellectual DisabilityPreprint
Niedernhuber, M., Michelini, G., Malanchini, M., Ali, A., & Noreika, V. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.64898/2025.12.04.692304
Diversity-Friendly Initiatives: Substance or Show? The Case of Silent Clapping
Black, M. H., & Bölte, S. (2025) · Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology · doi:10.2478/sjcapp-2025-0014
“On the other hand, however, sensory sensitivities are also commonly associated with ADHD, with more recent evidence suggesting that sensory alterations in ADHD are comparable, or may even exceed, those of the autistic population (19-21).”
Sensory processing, facial emotion recognition, and externalizing behaviors in ADHD: Exploring interactions and clinical implications
Gürbüz, Ş., Özaslan, A., Elbasan, B., Karakaş, N. M., İşeri, E., & Güney, E. (2026) · Current Psychology · doi:10.1007/s12144-025-08544-x
Visual orientation discrimination in adults with ADHD and ASD: the differential impact of clinical diagnosis and trait severity
Varbanov, V., & Overton, P. G. (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1754032
Cortical mechanisms of comorbidity between pain sensitization and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a mouse model
Nehme, S. B. S. (2024) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/7ad70482z0961z4eebzbc86z84355cab1f1d
Exploring Sensory Sensitivity and Sensory Processing in Children With Intellectual Giftedness and ADHD
Johnson-Constantin, M., François-Sévigny, J., Cimon‐Paquet, C., & Pilon, M. (2026) · Gifted Child Quarterly · doi:10.1177/00169862261448142
Extreme sensory processing in high intellectual potential individuals : a systematic review
Pouilloux, G., Sido, H., Polin, C., & Paquet, A. (2026) · BMC Psychology · doi:10.1186/s40359-026-04958-9
“Sensory processing disorders are frequently associated with neurodevelopmental [1–4], or psychiatric conditions [5–7].”

Sensory Processing Patterns in Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Typical Development
Little, L. M., Dean, E., Tomchek, S., & Dunn, W. (2018) · Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics · doi:10.1080/01942638.2017.1390809 · Cited by 278 · see citing works
Sensory processing, emotional and behavioural challenges in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactive disorder
Darnal, S., Panda, S., Namrata, N., & Chettri, A. (2023) · International Journal of Developmental Disabilities · doi:10.1080/20473869.2023.2277601 · Cited by 8 · see citing works
Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Home and Classroom Contexts
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Sensory processing difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: Differences and similarities among children with autism spectrum disorder and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Kristjánsdóttir, A. S. (2023) · Skemman

Authors: for ELENA study group, Dellapiazza, F., Michelon, C., Vernhet, C., Muratori, F., Blanc, N., Picot, M.-C., & Baghdadli, A.
Affiliations: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (FR)
Inserm (FR)
Fondazione Stella Maris (IT)
Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier (FR)
Corresponding author: Baghdadli, Amaria
ORCID: Michelon, Cécile
Muratori, Filippo
Blanc, Nathalie
Picot, Marie-Christine
Baghdadli, Amaria
Venue: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2020-03-25
Volume: 30
Issue: 2
Pages: 283-291
ISSN: 1018-8827 (ISSN-L)
1435-165X
DOI: 10.1007/s00787-020-01516-5
OpenAlex: W3013318331
Cited by: 107
References: 38
Citations by year: 2026: 12 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 15 · 2022: 17 · 2021: 11
FWCI: 5.77
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
www.springer.com/tdm (vor)
Locations: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
HAL (submittedVersion)
CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa) (submittedVersion)
Funders: French Health Ministry (DGOS-PHRC-N-2013-13-0232)
CHU of Montpellier
Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l'autonomie (CNSA 030319)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
Keywords: sensory processing, attention deficits, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, children
MeSH terms: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Perception

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