Brief Report: Exploring the Relationship between Sensory Processing and Repetitive Behaviours in Williams Syndrome

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  • Author(s): Riby, Deborah M.; Janes, Emily; Rodgers, Jacqui
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Feb 2013 43(2):478-482.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2013
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      5
    • Subject Terms:
      Profiles; Children; Genetic Disorders; Sensory Experience; Sensory Integration; Questionnaires; Parents; Correlation; Behavior Problems
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-012-1557-1
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      This study explored the relationship between sensory processing abnormalities and repetitive behaviours in children with Williams Syndrome (WS; n = 21). This is a novel investigation bringing together two clinical phenomena for the first time in this neuro-developmental disorder. Parents completed the Sensory Profile (Short Form; Dunn in The sensory profile manual. San Antonio: The Psychological Corporation, 1999) and the Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire (Turner 1995). A significant correlation was evident between the total scores on each of these measures; suggesting that children with WS who exhibit increased sensory processing abnormalities also display a higher number of repetitive behaviours. Further exploratory analyses of subscales of the measures indicated potentially important relationships that suggest a role for arousal regulation in the relationship between sensory processing abnormalities and repetitive behaviours in WS.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      27
    • Publication Date:
      2013
    • Accession Number:
      EJ999040