Sleep Patterns, Sleep Hygiene, and Behavioral Problems in Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in İzmir, Turkey

This retrospective observational study aimed to evaluate the regulatory effects of sensory integration (SI)- based interventions on sensory processing patterns in children aged 7 to 36 months without diagnosed developmental disorders. The intervention group (n = 30) received individualized sensory integration support for at least 6 weeks, while the control group (n = 30) did not receive any specialized support. All participants were assessed using the Sensory Profile (7-36 months). The intervention group showed significantly higher mean scores across all 4 sensory processing quadrants—Low Registration, Sensation Seeking, Sensory Sensitivity, and Sensation Avoiding—compared to the control group ( P < .001). These results suggest that early SI support enhances environmental awareness, behavioral regulation, and modulation of sensory thresholds, even in asymptomatic children. Sensory integration interventions may provide protective and regulatory benefits beyond clinical indications. Findings support the inclusion of sensory screening in early developmental monitoring and the integration of preventive SI strategies in pediatric care models.