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http://dx.doi.org/10.18064/JKASI.2016.14.1.050

The Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation : A Literature Review  

Hong, Eunkyoung (Dept. Occupational therapy, Shinsung University)
Hong, So-Young (Dept. Occupational therapy, Baekseok University)
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The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration / v.14, no.1, 2016 , pp. 50-59 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : The goal of this study was to investigate neurological mechanism of emotional regulation and to examine the relationship between the regulation and sensory processing. Subjective : Emotional regulations are mainly processed in limbic system, particularly the basal-lateral group of amygdala takes on a major role in the regulations. The basal-lateral group of amygdala links to thalamus directly and/or indirectly which processes sensory information together. This sensory information connects to orbital and medial prefrontal cortex. Inadequate sensory processing may cause difficulties in emotional regulations and behaviors because of a circuit linking the amygdala, the thalamus, and the orbital and medial prefrontal cortex. These difficulties and impairments has been reported in neurological studies for children with ASD and ADHD. Conclusion : Neurological states are different between the normal children and children with ASD and ADHD and these represent various aspects in sensory processing, emotional regulations and behaviors. Thus, therapists working with children with ASD and ADHD need to understand mechanisms of sensory processing and emotional regulations in order to provide adequate treatments.
Keywords
amygdala; disorder; emotional regulation; neurological mechanism; sensory processing;
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