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Sensory Processing in Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Control Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Sensory Overload: ADHD and Atypical Sensory Processing Go Hand-in-Hand
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 studies found that individuals with ADHD experience significantly more atypical sensory processing patterns compared to controls, particularly in sensory sensitivity, seeking, avoiding, and low registration. Children and adults with ADHD also demonstrated increased difficulties in tactile, visual, auditory, oral, and movement sensory processing.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
Lucie Jurek received a research mobility grant from the Planiol Foundation, but the foundation was not involved in the work. Pierre Fourneret received honoraria from HAC Pharma. Samuele Cortese receives funding from NIHR and other grants, and has received travel reimbursements and honoraria from various organizations for lectures on ADHD.
Identified Weaknesses
High heterogeneity
High heterogeneity in meta-analyses limits the reliability of the findings.
Limited generalizability
Lack of information on ethnicity in many studies limits generalizability of the findings.
Small sample sizes
Many studies had small sample sizes and did not define these a priori, which weakens their statistical power.
Potential publication bias
Some meta-analyses indicated possible publication bias, which may inflate the effect sizes.
Lack of information on medication and comorbidities
Lack of information on medication and comorbidities in some studies makes it difficult to control for confounding factors.
Rating Explanation
This meta-analysis provides valuable insights into the relationship between ADHD and atypical sensory processing patterns, which can inform clinical practice. However, the high heterogeneity in some analyses and potential publication bias slightly lower the rating.
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Sensory Processing in Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Control Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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