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Sensory processing patterns and early intervention in children under 3 years of age: A review of the literature

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2020): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2020.60545

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The present review has focused on providing a general view of the literature related to the identification of studies that define the sensory processing patterns of children under the age of 3 years as well as recognizing the intervention approaches identified in this population. Although there seems to be a consistent grow of literature over the last 10 years related to the sensory processing patterns of young children, the amount of research is still limited and compartmentalized. A total of 15 articles were collected regarding the sensory processing patterns of young children and 10 articles related to the intervention approaches, for a total of 25 articles published between 2007 and 2017. Several themes emerged in the analysis of the information for the sensory processing patterns that included the diagnosis and risk factors, the type of sensory processing dysfunction, and the functional impact. Themes also emerged when analyzing the intervention approaches, highlighting the importance of the family as an overarching theme and related subthemes such as: sensory strategies, parent training, and group interventions. Although there is a need for future research in these areas overall, there is positive evidence supporting the effectiveness of early intervention.

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Child development, treatment outcomes, sensory processing, sensory disorders, occupational therapy.

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Gutiérrez Faccini, J. (2020). Sensory processing patterns and early intervention in children under 3 years of age: A review of the literature. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 20(2), 99–114. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2020.60545
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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