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What Is The Relationship Between Sensory Processing Deficits And Schizophrenia?, Jenna Carlson, Nandikesha Jungwirth
What Is The Relationship Between Sensory Processing Deficits And Schizophrenia?, Jenna Carlson, Nandikesha Jungwirth
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This evidence-based study investigated the relationship between sensory processing deficits and schizophrenia. A literature search of 7 databases using 9 search terms resulted in 10 high quality articles which best shape and illustrate the current information regarding the link between sensory processing and schizophrenia. Themes therein included atypical sensory processing, sensory gating deficits, auditory processing deficits, visual processing deficits, and smoking. It was found that people with schizophrenia process sensory information differently than neurotypical people, demonstrating deficits in the ability to filter out sensory stimuli. These deficits were correlated with a range of functional impacts, including decreased social participation. Surprisingly, …