Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study
Abstract Background Oral sensory hypersensitivity has been linked with fussy eating predominantly in non-typically developing children. We hypothesized that child ‘Oral’ (touch, smell and taste in the mouth) and ‘Social-Emotional’ (response to social expectations) sensory processing are associated w...
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| author | Anna Delahunt Sophie Callanan Eileen C. O’ Brien Aisling A. Geraghty Sharleen L. O’ Reilly Ciara M. McDonnell Emma Hokey Fionnuala M. McAuliffe |
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| description | Abstract Background Oral sensory hypersensitivity has been linked with fussy eating predominantly in non-typically developing children. We hypothesized that child ‘Oral’ (touch, smell and taste in the mouth) and ‘Social-Emotional’ (response to social expectations) sensory processing are associated with child appetitive traits in typically developing preteen children. Additionally, we explored relationships between maternal sensory profiles and their offspring’s sensory profile. Methods This is secondary analysis of 130 mother-child dyads from the 9–11-year-old follow-up of the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study. The Dunn Sensory Profile (Adolescent/Adult) and the Dunn Child Sensory Profile 2 were used to assess maternal and child sensory profiles, respectively. The Children’s Eating Behaviour Questionnaire was used to assess child appetitive traits. Multiple linear regression examined associations between ‘Oral’ and ‘Social-Emotional’ segments of the child sensory profile and child appetitive traits. Associations between maternal and child sensory profiles were examined using sensory profile quadrants (Dunn’s sensory processing framework). These refer to four distinct patterns of sensory processing that indicate how an individual responds to sensory input. Results In total, 130 mother-child dyads were included. In adjusted analysis child ‘Oral’ sensory processing was associated with higher mean scores in the appetitive traits ‘Desire to Drink’ (B = 0.044, 95% CI = 0.025,0.062) and ‘Food Fussiness’ (B = 0.080, 95% CI = 0.059,0.101) and with lower mean scores in ‘Enjoyment of Food’ (B=-0.038, 95% CI -0.055,-0.022). Child ‘Social-Emotional’ responses were associated with higher mean scores in ‘Desire to Drink’ and ‘Food Fussiness’. Higher scores in the maternal sensory profile quadrants of ‘Sensitivity’, ‘Avoiding’ and ‘Registration’ were positively associated with higher scores in the corresponding child sensory profile quadrants. Conclusion Our findings suggest that in typically developing children presenting with fussy eating, oral sensory hypersensitivity and higher scores in social-emotional responses to sensory processing may be an underlying determinant. The relationship observed between ‘Oral’ and ‘Social-Emotional’ sensory processing segments and ‘Desire to Drink’ requires further research to ascertain the type of drinks being consumed and how this impacts appetite. Further research is also required to explore the influence of maternal sensory profile on their offsprings response to sensory input. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-769d0a32c9bf4f0cb2867c541b64c4922025-08-20T02:18:19ZengBMCNutrition Journal1475-28912024-11-0123111410.1186/s12937-024-01040-1Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort studyAnna Delahunt0Sophie Callanan1Eileen C. O’ Brien2Aisling A. Geraghty3Sharleen L. O’ Reilly4Ciara M. McDonnell5Emma Hokey6Fionnuala M. McAuliffe7UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalDepartment of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children’s Health Ireland Temple St & TallaghtUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, The National Maternity HospitalAbstract Background Oral sensory hypersensitivity has been linked with fussy eating predominantly in non-typically developing children. We hypothesized that child ‘Oral’ (touch, smell and taste in the mouth) and ‘Social-Emotional’ (response to social expectations) sensory processing are associated with child appetitive traits in typically developing preteen children. Additionally, we explored relationships between maternal sensory profiles and their offspring’s sensory profile. Methods This is secondary analysis of 130 mother-child dyads from the 9–11-year-old follow-up of the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study. The Dunn Sensory Profile (Adolescent/Adult) and the Dunn Child Sensory Profile 2 were used to assess maternal and child sensory profiles, respectively. The Children’s Eating Behaviour Questionnaire was used to assess child appetitive traits. Multiple linear regression examined associations between ‘Oral’ and ‘Social-Emotional’ segments of the child sensory profile and child appetitive traits. Associations between maternal and child sensory profiles were examined using sensory profile quadrants (Dunn’s sensory processing framework). These refer to four distinct patterns of sensory processing that indicate how an individual responds to sensory input. Results In total, 130 mother-child dyads were included. In adjusted analysis child ‘Oral’ sensory processing was associated with higher mean scores in the appetitive traits ‘Desire to Drink’ (B = 0.044, 95% CI = 0.025,0.062) and ‘Food Fussiness’ (B = 0.080, 95% CI = 0.059,0.101) and with lower mean scores in ‘Enjoyment of Food’ (B=-0.038, 95% CI -0.055,-0.022). Child ‘Social-Emotional’ responses were associated with higher mean scores in ‘Desire to Drink’ and ‘Food Fussiness’. Higher scores in the maternal sensory profile quadrants of ‘Sensitivity’, ‘Avoiding’ and ‘Registration’ were positively associated with higher scores in the corresponding child sensory profile quadrants. Conclusion Our findings suggest that in typically developing children presenting with fussy eating, oral sensory hypersensitivity and higher scores in social-emotional responses to sensory processing may be an underlying determinant. The relationship observed between ‘Oral’ and ‘Social-Emotional’ sensory processing segments and ‘Desire to Drink’ requires further research to ascertain the type of drinks being consumed and how this impacts appetite. Further research is also required to explore the influence of maternal sensory profile on their offsprings response to sensory input.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-024-01040-1Sensory profileOral sensory processingAppetitive traitsChildMaternal |
| spellingShingle | Anna Delahunt Sophie Callanan Eileen C. O’ Brien Aisling A. Geraghty Sharleen L. O’ Reilly Ciara M. McDonnell Emma Hokey Fionnuala M. McAuliffe Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study Nutrition Journal Sensory profile Oral sensory processing Appetitive traits Child Maternal |
| title | Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study |
| title_full | Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study |
| title_fullStr | Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study |
| title_short | Sensory processing and child appetitive traits: findings from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort study |
| title_sort | sensory processing and child appetitive traits findings from the rolo longitudinal birth cohort study |
| topic | Sensory profile Oral sensory processing Appetitive traits Child Maternal |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-024-01040-1 |
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