PERFILE OF SENSORIAL PROCESSING OF CHILDREN OF THE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME OF MATERNARY-EUPA DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the sensory profile of children aged 6 months to 3 years, followed in the MATERNAR Developmental Surveillance program, using the Infant Sensory Profile 2 and Toddler Sensory Profile protocols to verify the sensory processing pattern, an important piece of data for understanding their development, since Sensory Integration Dysfunctions directly impact the performance of Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. The results showed that the most common sensory processing patterns were avoidance, sensitivity, and observation, as 23.52% of the children presented behaviors "More/Much more than others" in these patterns. The most altered sensory systems were: auditory (64.7%), tactile-oral (58.82%), and vestibular and proprioceptive (73.47%). In conclusion, even in early childhood it is possible to identify atypical sensory patterns that can impact child development, especially regarding participation in activities and performance in roles common to childhood.