第24屆 海報式論文醫療類【學齡前兒童的感覺處理模式與精細動作技巧之間的關係：前導研究 Correlation between sensory processing patterns and fine motor skills in preschoolers: a pilot study】

黃晨維*、廖英劦、林佳穎
Chen-Wei Huang*、Ying-Hsieh Liao、Chia-Ying Lin

奇美醫療財團法人佳里奇美醫院復健科
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chiali branch, Tainan, Taiwan

[Background and Purpose] This pilot study aims to investigate the potential connection between sensory processing patterns and fine motor skills in preschoolers. Sensory processing significantly influences overall child development, impacting their interaction with the environment and skill acquisition. Fine motor skills, crucial for tasks like writing and drawing, involve intricate hand movements. Exploring whether specific sensory processing patterns correlate with variations in fine motor skill development could provide preliminary insights into early childhood development, guiding educational and therapeutic approaches. The study's primary goal is to establish a foundational framework, initiating an exploration of initial connections between preschoolers' sensory processing patterns and fine motor skills.

[Method] This retrospective study acquired data from preschool-aged participants who were referred to the hospital for Child Joint Assessment between March 2023 and August 2023. The Chinese Version of the Sensory Profile (3-10 years old, SP) and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-2): Grasping & Visual-Motor Integration Subtests were employed to assess the sensory processing patterns and fine motor skill development of the children. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software to examine the correlations between each performance measure.

[Results] A cohort of 22 children was encompassed within this study, comprising 14% females, with an average age of 52.55±9.76 months. Among the participants, 20 demonstrated right-handed dominance, 1 exhibited left-handed dominance, and the remaining individuals lacked established hand dominance. Precisely half of the cohort had undergone consistent occupational therapy sessions prior to the assessments. The evaluations were administered by three occupational therapists, possessing an average of 8.66 years of clinical experience within the hospital setting. Statistical analysis showed a high correlation between SP: oral sensory sensitivity and PDMS-2: grasping (r=0.621, p

[Conclusion] In conclusion, this study examined the relationships between sensory processing patterns and fine motor skills in a cohort of 22 preschool-aged children. The significant correlations identified underscore the intricate interplay between sensory processing and fine motor development. The findings highlight the relevance of sensory modulation, particularly in oral sensory sensitivity and fine motor skills like grasping, as well as the connection between fine motor/perceptual skills and both grasping and visual-motor integration. These insights suggest that addressing sensory processing profiles could inform interventions aimed at enhancing fine motor skill development in this age group. The study contributes to the understanding of these associations, providing valuable insights for educators and therapists seeking to optimize interventions for holistic child development.

Key words: sensory processing patterns, fine motor skills, preschooler