Maternal Anxiety Symptoms, Sensory Processing, and Play Performance in Children Aged 4-6 Years with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show atypical sensory processing and reduced play participation, and their mothers frequently report elevated anxiety. However, maternal anxiety symptoms, sensory processing, and children's play performance and playfulness have rarely been examined together, and the factors independently associated with maternal anxiety symptoms have not yet been clarified.