Sensory Modulation among Kindergarten Children in Jordan Based on Parents’ Perceptions

Abstract

This study aimed to explore sensory processing abilities in kindergarten children based on parents’ perceptions of their children’s sensory functioning. Employing a non-probability sampling technique, parents of 957 typical kindergarteners (52% males, 48% females) aged between four and six years in Amman-Jordan were surveyed via Arabic-Short Sensory Profile (A-SSP). Results showed that 37% and 24% of children exhibited definite difference and probable difference, respectively. These proportions indicate the importance of including sensory processing as a variable in studies that target children typical development, and to support the development of sensory processing among Jordanian children.

Keywords:

• Educational psychology
• Jordan
• occupational therapy
• sensory integration
• sensory modulation
• sensory processing

Acknowledgments

The authors thank the expert panel for revising the A-SSP, and parents who participated in the study for taking time to complete the questionnaire.

Ethics approval

This is non-interventional study, no ethics approval were required.

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Notes on contributors

Razan Mohammad Al-Tarawneh

Razan Mohammad Al-Tarawneh, is a senior occupational therapist with a master degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Adnan Yousef Atoum

Adnan Yousef Atoum, PhD is a professor of Social- Cognitive Psychology, school of education. Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.

Sana Abu-Dahab

Sana Abu-Dahab, PhD, OTR is a Professor of Occupational Therapy and Vice Dean, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.