Sensory processing in schizophrenia: missing and avoiding information

Brown, Catana; Cromwell, Rue L.; Filion, Diane L.; Dunn, Winnie; Tollefson, Nona

doi:10.1016/s0920-9964(01)00255-9

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“…Our preliminary findings concerning effects of mental disorders are consistent with previous studies that found a relationship between sensory processing abnormalities and various types of mental disorders and disorder symptoms (Ashburner et al 2008; Brown et al 2002; Engel-Yeger and Dunn 2011; Engel-Yeger et al 2013; Mangeot et al 2001; Rieke and Anderson 2009). Given that (a) ASD probands and their families have an increased chance of having other heritable mental disorders in addition to ASD (e.g., Bolton et al 1998; Daniels et al 2008; DeLong and Nohna 1994; Piven and Palmer 1999) and that (b) many of these mental disorders are also related to atypical sensory processing (e.g., Brown et al 2002; Engel-Yeger et al 2013; Rieke and Anderson 2009), it remains uncertain whether the increased sensory processing atypicalities observed in MPX parents in our study are related to an increase in genetic susceptibility for ASD specifically, or instead are related to an increased risk for a range of mental disorders.…”

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“…Sensory processing abnormalities have been associated with various mental disorders1 and disorder symptoms, including ADHD (Mangeot et al 2001; Ashburner et al 2008), bipolar disorder (Brown et al 2002), obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD; Dar et al 2012; Rieke and Anderson 2009), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Engel-Yeger et al 2013), schizophrenia (Brown et al 2002), anxiety (Engel-Yeger and Dunn 2011; Horder et al 2014; Liss et al 2005) and depression (Liss et al 2005). In addition, relatives of ASD probands are known to have increased rates of several mental disorders that are associated with sensory symptoms, including OCD (Bolton et al 1998), affective disorders (Bolton et al 1998; Piven and Palmer 1999), bipolar disorders (DeLong and Nohna 1994), and schizophrenia (Daniels et al 2008).…”

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Increased Sensory Processing Atypicalities in Parents of Multiplex ASD Families Versus Typically Developing and Simplex ASD Families

Donaldson

Stauder

Donkers

2016

J Autism Dev Disord

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Recent studies have suggested that sensory processing atypicalities may share genetic influences with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To further investigate this, the adolescent/adult sensory profile (AASP) questionnaire was distributed to 85 parents of typically developing children (P-TD), 121 parents from simplex ASD families (SPX), and 54 parents from multiplex ASD families (MPX). After controlling for gender and presence of mental disorders, results showed that MPX parents significantly differed from P-TD parents in all four subscales of the AASP. Differences between SPX and MPX parents reached significance in the Sensory Sensitivity subscale and also in subsequent modality-specific analyses in the auditory and visual domains. Our finding that parents with high genetic liability for ASD (i.e., MPX) had more sensory processing atypicalities than parents with low (i.e., SPX) or no (i.e., P-TD) ASD genetic liability suggests that sensory processing atypicalities may contribute to the genetic susceptibility for ASD.

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confidence: 99%

Increased Sensory Processing Atypicalities in Parents of Multiplex ASD Families Versus Typically Developing and Simplex ASD Families

Donaldson

Stauder

Donkers

2016

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…These researchers pointed out that a reduced MMN response to auditory discrimination also occurs in schizophrenia and depression. Other research has shown that individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder score high on sensation avoiding, with individuals with schizophrenia also tending to miss available sensory stimuli (Brown, Cromwell, Filion, Dunn, & Tollefson, 2002).…”

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A Population-Based Twin Study of Parentally Reported Tactile and Auditory Defensiveness in Young Children

Goldsmith

Hulle

Arneson

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J Abnorm Child Psychol

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Some adults and children exhibit defensive behaviors to tactile or auditory stimulation. These symptoms occur not only in subsets of children with ADHD, autism, and Fragile X syndrome, but also in the apparent absence of accompanying disorders. Relatively little research explores the correlates and antecedents of sensory defensiveness. Using a population-based sample of 1,394 toddler-aged twins, mothers reported on tactile and auditory defensiveness, temperament, and behavior problems. The incidence of defensive symptoms was widely distributed, with some accumulation of cases in the extreme range. Girls were overrepresented in the extreme tactile defensiveness group. Both auditory and tactile defensiveness were modestly associated with fearful temperament and anxiety, but they were relatively distinct from other common dimensions of childhood behavioral dysfunction. Twin correlations for the full range of scores and concordance rates for the extremes suggested moderate genetic influences, with some indication that the tactile domain might be more heritable than the auditory domain.

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“…In their investigation of sensory processing in patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, Brown et al (2002) found that both groups had high scores on avoidance responses. In addition, people with schizophrenia obtained lower scores in the wild and active search for the record (12). Leitman et al (2005) examined the role of information processing in anticipation of their symptoms.…”

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The Impact of the Sensory Integration Approach on Positive and Negative Symptoms in a Patient With Non-Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Case Report

Jadidi

Mirshoja

2016

Middle East J Rehabil Health

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Introduction: One of the problems that people with schizophrenia face is the inability to understand and interpret the sensory input from the environment. This report aims to describe the effects of the sensory integration approach on non-paranoid schizophrenia. The treatment involved eight sessions held 3 days a week and lasting 45 minutes each. The patient had a defined Iranians form social relationships schizophrenia evaluated and treatment. Sensory integration therapy in these patients focused on the following elements: vestibular and proprioceptive senses, exercises to improve walking, improving upper extremity coordination and movement, writing activities, cognitive skills, activities of daily living, and family therapy. Case Presentation: The subject (A.H.) was a 32-year-old male graduate student with no history of previous hospitalization. His diagnosis was schizophrenia. The reason for his hospitalization was that he was angry and violent toward his family. In addition, the patient had limited verbal and nonverbal skills, issues with self-control, and restricted community involvement. The results of the patient's treatment for schizophrenia was assessed via a questionnaire on social skills. Conclusions: After eight sessions, increased awareness of the environment, improved posture and gait pattern, improved motivation and enjoyment, improved patient tolerance, improved appearance and personal hygiene, loss of purposeful behavior, a realistic plan of action every day, improved attention span, improved decision-making skills, and improved community involvement and coping skills were achieved. The environment is rich in sensory stimuli. The integration and processing of each individual senses creates different behavioral responses. The results showed that a sensory integration approach combined with drug therapy is an effective treatment for patients with schizophrenia.

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Sensory processing in schizophrenia: missing and avoiding information

Cited by 91 publications

References 20 publications

Increased Sensory Processing Atypicalities in Parents of Multiplex ASD Families Versus Typically Developing and Simplex ASD Families

Increased Sensory Processing Atypicalities in Parents of Multiplex ASD Families Versus Typically Developing and Simplex ASD Families

A Population-Based Twin Study of Parentally Reported Tactile and Auditory Defensiveness in Young Children

The Impact of the Sensory Integration Approach on Positive and Negative Symptoms in a Patient With Non-Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Case Report

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