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Psychol."],"abstract":"<jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Background<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Sensory processing difficulties and dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation are prevalent features in preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet the specific associations between distinct sensory patterns and dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation remain underexplored, particularly in non-Western populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to investigate the associations between sensory processing patterns, measured by the Short Sensory Profile\u20132 (SSP\u20132), and dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation, indexed by the Child Behavior Checklist\u2013Dysregulation Profile (CBCL\u2013AAA), in a cohort of Taiwanese preschoolers with ASD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 80 preschool children with ASD (aged 36\u201373\u202fmonths) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Sensory processing patterns were categorized into Seeker, Avoider, Sensor, and Bystander quadrants using the SSP-2. Dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation was quantified using the CBCL\u2013AAA composite score, which aggregates Attention Problems, Aggressive Behavior, and Anxious\/Depressed subscales.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results indicated a high prevalence of atypical sensory processing, with most participants scoring in the \u201cmore\/much more than others\u201d range for the Avoider and Sensor patterns. Pearson\u2019s correlation analysis revealed significant positive associations between sensory processing difficulties and dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation. Specifically, the Seeker, Avoider, and Sensor quadrants demonstrated strong correlations with the CBCL\u2013AAA score, whereas the Bystander quadrant showed a moderate correlation. Both Sensory and Behavior composite scores were strongly associated with the severity of dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings suggest that heightened sensory reactivity, particularly in low-threshold patterns (Avoider and Sensor) as well as sensory seeking behaviors, is closely linked to dysregulation\/deficient self-regulation in young children with ASD. The study highlights the clinical importance of profiling sensory patterns to identify children at elevated risk for dysregulation. 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