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Nesayan, Abbas; Asadi Gandomani, Roghayeh; Movallali, Gita; Dunn, Winnie – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2018
This study investigates the relationship between sensory processing patterns and behavioral patterns in children. The population consisted of all children in Tehran city. Participation included 229 school and 155 preschool children. We collected data using the Sensory Profile School Companion and Conners Teacher Rating Scale. Results showed that…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Cognitive Processes, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Problems
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Dunn, Winnie – American Journal of Mental Retardation, 1988
In a response to a critique of studies on the use of sensory integration therapy with mentally retarded persons, the article claims that sensory integration therapy is based upon a solid foundation of established knowledge in the neurosciences. (DB)
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Neurology, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Effectiveness
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Dunn, Winnie – Infants and Young Children, 1997
Describes a proposed model for considering sensory processing as an important factor in young children's performance. Discusses ways the model can be used to provide a framework for understanding various patterns of behavior; identify disabilities (poor registration, sensitivity to stimuli, sensation seeking, and sensation avoiding); and develop…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Disability Identification, Intervention, Models
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Myles, Brenda Smith; Hagiwara, Taku; Dunn, Winnie; Rinner, Louann; Reese, Matthew; Huggins, Abby; Becker, Stephanie – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2004
The purpose of this study was to examine whether children with Asperger Syndrome and children with autism exhibit difference sensory profiles. The Sensory Profile (Dunn, 1999), completed on 86 individuals with Asperger Syndrome and 86 persons with autism matched for age, revealed differences in three of 23 areas evaluated: (a) Emotional/Social…
Descriptors: Coping, Psychological Patterns, Profiles, Autism
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Dunn, Winnie; Saiter, Jessica; Rinner, Louann – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This article discusses sensory processing concepts and their application to children with Asperger syndrome (AS). Basic characteristics of the sensory systems are outlined, a model for sensory processing is described, and a summary of data supporting the model in work with children with AS is presented. Case studies are included. (Contains…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Case Studies, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education