Beatty, Kayleigh and Callado, Bennett and Dalnay, Alyzah and Liu, Jacklyn (2021) Navigating sensory processing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
Purpose. The current study explored the lived experiences of caregivers and families of children with sensory processing difficulties during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We hypothesized that caregivers of children with sensory processing difficulties would report a greater difficulty addressing their child’s sensory processing needs due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions. Design. A mixed-methods study was conducted through an online survey distributed through social media. The demographics questionnaire asked 32 participants about their child’s diagnosis, age, gender, and ethnicity. The caregiver questionnaire measured how family life and routines were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic over various domains. Results. Statistical and qualitative data analysis revealed that 93.8% of participants experienced increased challenges meeting their child’s sensory processing needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic across various domains, and that 58.6% of participants felt the education and home program provided to them was not sufficient. Implications. The findings of this study add to previous research that examined the lived experience of parents and caregivers with children with sensory processing difficulties. We suggest improved caregiver education and resources from occupational therapy practitioners to help these families navigate the new normal. Future research can address ways occupational therapy practitioners can help families meet the needs identified by this study.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry |
| Depositing User: | Institutional Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jan 2022 23:11 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 21:39 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/101 |
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