Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders found in children. The symptoms of the disorder include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. The vast majority of children have at least one comorbid disorder associated with ADHD. Sensory processing describes the ability of central and peripheral nervous system to receive stimuli from peripheral sensory systems. The term sensory processing disorder is used when problems with processing sensory stimuli affect our everyday life. Children with ADHD need psychological, behavioral and neurological strategies that support their cooperation in important occupations. Purpose: Based on a literature review our goal was to find out which sensory processing disorders are most common in children with ADHD, how they affect the child's daily functioning and how occupational therapy can contribute to better daily functioning of children with sensory processing disorders. Methods: Thesis is based on a descriptive method of work. A literature review was made. Literature was searched in databases Academic Search Complete, Web of Science, CINAHL, PubMed, SAGE Journals and OT seeker. Our search for literature was performed in october 2021. Results: Four topics were published: comorbidity of sensory modulation disorder and its impact on the daily functioning of children with ADHD, the role of occupational therapy in treatment of children with ADHD, common occurrence of sensory seeking sensory processing pattern and the impact of sensory processing problems on poorer involvement in social activities. Discussion and conclusion: A child with ADHD and comorbid SMD has more problems in daily functioning than a child without comorbid disorders or a normally developing child. Problems with inattention in children with ADHD are seen as a pattern of sensory seeking and lower cognitive levels. Children with ADHD avoid social activities due to sensory processing problems. The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance has proven to be effective in improving motor problems. Equine-assisted occupational therapy helps children improve implementation of goals. The cognitive-functional approach contributes to the improvement of executive functions. Children with ADHD develop appropriate social skills with the help of play-based model. Sensory integration therapy, however, is more effective when combined with sensory diet and outdoor play.
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