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Sensory Processing and Classroom Emotional, Behavioral, and Educational Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ashburner, Jill, Ziviani, Jenny, Rodger, Sylvia·2008·American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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OBJECTIVE. We explored the associations between sensory processing and classroom emotional, behavioral, and educational outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHOD. Twenty-eight children with ASD (with average-range IQ) were compared with 51 age- and gender-matched typically developing peers on sensory processing and educational outcomes. RESULTS. For children with ASD, the Short Sensory Profile scores Underresponsive/Seeks Sensation and Auditory Filtering explained 47% of the variance in academic performance, yet estimated intelligence was not a significant predictor of academic performance. Significant negative correlations were found between (1) auditory filtering and inattention to cognitive tasks, (2) tactile hypersensitivity and hyperactivity and inattention, and (3) movement sensitivity and oppositional behavior. CONCLUSION. A pattern of auditory filtering difficulties, sensory underresponsiveness, and sensory seeking was associated with academic underachievement in the children with ASD. Children who have difficulty processing verbal instructions in noisy environments and who often focus on sensory-seeking behaviors appear more likely to underachieve academically.

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Authors: Ashburner, J., Ziviani, J., & Rodger, S.
Affiliations: Jill Ashburner, BOccThy, PhD, is Principal Research and Development Officer, Autism Queensland, PO Box 354, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia 4109;
The University of Queensland (AU)
ORCID: Ashburner, Jill
Ziviani, Jenny
Venue: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2008-09
Volume: 62
Issue: 5
Pages: 564-573
ISSN: 0272-9490 (ISSN-L)
1943-7676
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.62.5.564
OpenAlex: W2053804096
Cited by: 515
References: 6
Citations by year: 2026: 98 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 36 · 2023: 36 · 2022: 24 · 2021: 32 · 2020: 35 · 2019: 23 · 2018: 30 · 2017: 31 · 2016: 23 · 2015: 23 · 2014: 24 · 2013: 18 · 2012: 11
FWCI: 5.35
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations: American Journal of Occupational Therapy (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing, academic performance, academic underachievement, auditory filtering, sensory seeking, tactile hypersensitivity, movement sensitivity, inattention, hyperactivity, oppositional behavior, classroom behavior, children
MeSH terms: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Male, Sensation Disorders, Case-Control Studies

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