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Assistive Technology Use By Persons With Fragile X Syndrome, Laura Greiss Hess, K. L. Chitwood, S. W. Harris, M. Borodyankaya, R. J. Hagerman, C. Bodine, M. Gurainick
Assistive Technology Use By Persons With Fragile X Syndrome, Laura Greiss Hess, K. L. Chitwood, S. W. Harris, M. Borodyankaya, R. J. Hagerman, C. Bodine, M. Gurainick
Laura Greiss Hess
OBJECTIVES. This preliminary study examined sensory processing and its relationship to occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) to guide research and evidence-based practice.
METHOD. Fifteen school-aged boys with full-mutation FXS were assessed with three occupational performance measures (School Function Assessment, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, play duration) and three sensory processing measures (Sensory Profile, Tactile Defensiveness and Discrimination Test–Revised, Sensory Approach–Avoidance Rating). Data were analyzed using partial correlation procedures.
RESULTS. Several significant correlations were found, independent of effects of age and IQ. Avoidance of sensory experiences (internally controlled) was associated with lower levels of school participation, self-care, and …