Mothers’ perspectives: daily life when your child has sensory differences

Allen, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8634-7632, Branson, A., Lane, S. J. and Knott, F. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5334-7206 (2024) Mothers’ perspectives: daily life when your child has sensory differences. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. ISSN 1938-2383 doi: 10.1177/15394492241238357

Abstract/Summary

A child’s sensory processing and sensory integration (SP-SI) differences can be a barrier to participation in daily life for both child and mother. Supporting mothers is advocated for, but little is known about the everyday experiences of these mothers. To gain an understanding of daily life for mothers and their children with SP-SI differences. Qualitative semi-structured interviews with six mothers were analyzed through thematic analysis. Theme 1 described the impact of child SP-SI on daily life, including challenges in occupations across environments, adaptations required, and the lack of knowledge and understanding from social and professional networks. Theme 2 identified what helps: empowering mothers through relationships based on listening, gaining knowledge, and understanding, and adapting the activity and the environment. Mothers report that their child’s SP-SI differences impact daily occupations and social relationships. In addition, supportive relationships, adapting activities, and adapting the environment, support participation.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/115903
Identification Number/DOI	10.1177/15394492241238357
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords	Occupational Therapy
Publisher	SAGE Publications
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