Children presenting with communication difficulties are among the most
commonly occurring developmental problems. They were observed to have
problems with their everyday activities in all the occupational performance
areas, as well as displaying behaviours that have a negative impact on their
functioning. These behaviours appear similar to those described in children
with sensory processing and sensory modulation difficulties. Literature
indicated a possible connection between speech and language difficulties and
poor sensory integration.
This study used the Sensory Profile, a parent report measurement of the
child’s sensory responsiveness in daily life, to investigate the sensory
processing and modulation of children with Specific Language Impairment, as
reflected in their behavioural and emotional responses.
The study indicated that this population has specific areas of sensory
processing that are unique to children with SLI and that differ significantly in
their sensory responsiveness from typical children and children with other
conditions like Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/6925 |
| Date | 05 May 2009 |
| Creators | Van der Linde, Janine |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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