Sensory Processing Difficulties in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome: A Pilot Project of Presentation and Possible Prevalence

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 pres...

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Published in:Journal of child neurology 2016-07, Vol.31 (8), p.965-970
Main Authors: Green, Dido, Lim, Ming, Lang, Bethan, Pohl, Keith, Turk, Jeremy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Anxiety - epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Cohort Studies
Family
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome - epidemiology
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome - physiopathology
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome - psychology
Pilot Projects
Prevalence
Sensation Disorders - epidemiology
Sensation Disorders - physiopathology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0883-0738
1708-8283
DOI:10.1177/0883073816634856