Sensory Processing Difficulties in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

• Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome is a rare but serious neurological condition resulting in loss of control of eye movements, often accompanied by difficulties in posture and movement control with reports of sensory sensitivities potentially impacting on behavior. This pilot study characterizes the presence of atypical sensory behaviors in opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome through questionnaire survey of a cohort of families. The Short Sensory Profile, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, and Developmental Behaviour Checklist were distributed to 30 families; 16 were returned anonymously. Atypical sensory behaviors were identified in a large proportion (62.5%). Children reported as being more anxious showed greater sensitivity to auditory stimuli, U(14) 11, P =.026. This is consistent with recent recognition of more extensive disease neurocognitive effects in Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. Further research is needed to increase understanding of the complex pathology of this disease and to provide indicators for sensory and behavioral as well as pharmacological interventions.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Neurologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Neurology (hsv//eng)

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Pediatrik (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Pediatrics (hsv//eng)

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anxiety

opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome

sensory processing disorders

cyclophosphamide

prednisolone

adaptive behavior

adolescent

Article

assessment of humans

child

clinical article

controlled study

Developmental Behaviour Checklist

eye movement control

eye movement disorder

female

human

male

neuroblastoma

opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome

pilot study

preschool child

prevalence

priority journal

questionnaire

recognition

school child

Short Sensory Profile

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale

virus infection

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