Chasing the conversation: Autistic experiences of speech perception / Alexandra STURROCK in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 7 (January-December 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism & Developmental Language Impairments > 7 (January-December 2022) Titre : Chasing the conversation: Autistic experiences of speech perception Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Hannah GUEST, Auteur ; Graham HANKS, Auteur ; George J. BENDO, Auteur ; Christopher J. PLACK, Auteur ; Emma GOWEN, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum  autistic  speech perception  auditory processing disorder  hyperacusis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background and aimsHumans communicate primarily through spoken language and speech perception is a core function of the human auditory system. Among the autistic community, atypical sensory reactivity and social communication difficulties are pervasive, yet the research literature lacks in-depth self-report data on speech perception in this population. The present study aimed to elicit detailed first-person accounts of autistic individuals? abilities and difficulties perceiving the spoken word.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with nine autistic adults. The interview schedule addressed interviewees? experiences of speech perception, factors influencing those experiences, and responses to those experiences. Resulting interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis. The six-person study team included two autistic researchers, to reduce risk of neurotypical ?overshadowing? of autistic voices.ResultsMost interviewees reported pronounced difficulties perceiving speech in the presence of competing sounds. They emphasised that such listening difficulties are distinct from social difficulties, though the two can add and interact. Difficulties were of several varieties, ranging from powerful auditory distraction to drowning out of voices by continuous sounds. Contributing factors encompassed not only features of the soundscape but also non-acoustic factors such as multisensory processing and social cognition. Participants also identified compounding factors, such as lack of understanding of listening difficulties. Impacts were diverse and sometimes disabling, affecting socialising, emotions, fatigue, career, and self-image. A wide array of coping mechanisms was described.ConclusionsThe first in-depth qualitative investigation of autistic speech-perception experiences has revealed diverse and widespread listening difficulties. These can combine with other internal, interpersonal, and societal factors to induce profound impacts. Lack of understanding of such listening difficulties ? by the self, by communication partners, by institutions, and especially by clinicians ? appears to be a crucial exacerbating factor. Many autistic adults have developed coping strategies to lessen speech-perception difficulties or mitigate their effects, and these are generally self-taught due to lack of clinical support.ImplicationsThere is a need for carefully designed, adequately powered confirmatory research to verify, quantify, and disentangle the various forms of listening difficulty, preferably using large samples to explore heterogeneity. More immediate benefit might be obtained through development of self-help and clinical guidance materials, and by raising awareness of autistic listening experiences and needs, among the autistic community, communication partners, institutions, and clinicians. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415221077532 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477 [article] Chasing the conversation: Autistic experiences of speech perception [texte imprimé] / Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Hannah GUEST, Auteur ; Graham HANKS, Auteur ; George J. BENDO, Auteur ; Christopher J. PLACK, Auteur ; Emma GOWEN, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments > 7 (January-December 2022) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum  autistic  speech perception  auditory processing disorder  hyperacusis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background and aimsHumans communicate primarily through spoken language and speech perception is a core function of the human auditory system. Among the autistic community, atypical sensory reactivity and social communication difficulties are pervasive, yet the research literature lacks in-depth self-report data on speech perception in this population. The present study aimed to elicit detailed first-person accounts of autistic individuals? abilities and difficulties perceiving the spoken word.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with nine autistic adults. The interview schedule addressed interviewees? experiences of speech perception, factors influencing those experiences, and responses to those experiences. Resulting interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis. The six-person study team included two autistic researchers, to reduce risk of neurotypical ?overshadowing? of autistic voices.ResultsMost interviewees reported pronounced difficulties perceiving speech in the presence of competing sounds. They emphasised that such listening difficulties are distinct from social difficulties, though the two can add and interact. Difficulties were of several varieties, ranging from powerful auditory distraction to drowning out of voices by continuous sounds. Contributing factors encompassed not only features of the soundscape but also non-acoustic factors such as multisensory processing and social cognition. Participants also identified compounding factors, such as lack of understanding of listening difficulties. Impacts were diverse and sometimes disabling, affecting socialising, emotions, fatigue, career, and self-image. A wide array of coping mechanisms was described.ConclusionsThe first in-depth qualitative investigation of autistic speech-perception experiences has revealed diverse and widespread listening difficulties. These can combine with other internal, interpersonal, and societal factors to induce profound impacts. Lack of understanding of such listening difficulties ? by the self, by communication partners, by institutions, and especially by clinicians ? appears to be a crucial exacerbating factor. Many autistic adults have developed coping strategies to lessen speech-perception difficulties or mitigate their effects, and these are generally self-taught due to lack of clinical support.ImplicationsThere is a need for carefully designed, adequately powered confirmatory research to verify, quantify, and disentangle the various forms of listening difficulty, preferably using large samples to explore heterogeneity. More immediate benefit might be obtained through development of self-help and clinical guidance materials, and by raising awareness of autistic listening experiences and needs, among the autistic community, communication partners, institutions, and clinicians. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415221077532 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477

"I?m not mad, bad, and dangerous ? simply wired differently": Exploring factors contributing to good quality of life with autistic women / Arianna PARICOS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 112 (April 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 112 (April 2024) . - p.102338 Titre : "I?m not mad, bad, and dangerous ? simply wired differently": Exploring factors contributing to good quality of life with autistic women Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Arianna PARICOS, Auteur ; Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Katherine TWOMEY, Auteur ; Kathy LEADBITTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102338 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Quality of life  Qualitative  Women  Neurodiversity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is increasing recognition of under-representation of autistic women in the academic literature and the impact of this on understanding, diagnosis, and support. Previous research has suggested that autistic women have poorer quality of life (QoL) than the general population. However, these findings have been established through use of QoL measures based on non-autistic norms and priorities. Methods This qualitative study used bottom-up, reflexive thematic analysis methods to explore how ten autistic women defined good QoL, and the factors identified as key to achieving this, using individual semi-structured interviews. Results Findings indicate four main themes that represent routes to good QoL: positive sense of self; feeling supported; autonomy; inclusion. Participants noted that being autistic itself was not a determinant of reduced QoL. Instead, participants' QoL was underpinned by the extent to which participants understood themselves, others understood and accommodated their needs, and the person-environment fit. Conclusions The findings of this study align with a positive approach to neurological difference and have implications for diagnosis, post-diagnostic support and applications of current QoL measures for autistic women. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102338 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=524 [article] "I?m not mad, bad, and dangerous ? simply wired differently": Exploring factors contributing to good quality of life with autistic women [texte imprimé] / Arianna PARICOS, Auteur ; Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Katherine TWOMEY, Auteur ; Kathy LEADBITTER, Auteur . - p.102338. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 112 (April 2024) . - p.102338 Mots-clés : Autism  Quality of life  Qualitative  Women  Neurodiversity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is increasing recognition of under-representation of autistic women in the academic literature and the impact of this on understanding, diagnosis, and support. Previous research has suggested that autistic women have poorer quality of life (QoL) than the general population. However, these findings have been established through use of QoL measures based on non-autistic norms and priorities. Methods This qualitative study used bottom-up, reflexive thematic analysis methods to explore how ten autistic women defined good QoL, and the factors identified as key to achieving this, using individual semi-structured interviews. Results Findings indicate four main themes that represent routes to good QoL: positive sense of self; feeling supported; autonomy; inclusion. Participants noted that being autistic itself was not a determinant of reduced QoL. Instead, participants' QoL was underpinned by the extent to which participants understood themselves, others understood and accommodated their needs, and the person-environment fit. Conclusions The findings of this study align with a positive approach to neurological difference and have implications for diagnosis, post-diagnostic support and applications of current QoL measures for autistic women. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102338 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=524

In their own words: The impact of subtle language and communication difficulties as described by autistic girls and boys without intellectual disability / Alexandra STURROCK in Autism, 26-2 (February 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-2 (February 2022) . - p.332-345 Titre : In their own words: The impact of subtle language and communication difficulties as described by autistic girls and boys without intellectual disability Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Helen CHILTON, Auteur ; Katie FOY, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.332-345 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  gender  language and communication  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Subtle language and communication difficulties are experienced by many autistic individuals even when they do not have additional learning disabilities. These difficulties may affect a person's day-to-day living, social relationships and emotional well-being. However, currently, there is not much research into this topic. To date, no one has asked autistic children about their own language and communication difficulties or how they feel it affects them. Asking the children could provide valuable new insights. In this study, 12 autistic children (9-14 years), without learning disability, were interviewed on this topic. We developed interview questions, resources and interview procedures with the support of the autistic community. We also worked with an autistic researcher to analyse our results. We aimed to get the most genuine report of the autistic child's experiences. Our results showed that the children could give detailed insight into their language and communication difficulties if they were given the right support. They told us about how subtle language and communication difficulties affected their ability to learn, take part in certain activities and seek help. They talked about how subtle difficulties affect their ability to talk to new people, talk in groups and ultimately make friends. They also told us about the emotional upset that these subtle difficulties could have. They suggest that communication breakdown leads to negative feelings, but also that negative feelings can lead to more difficulties explaining themselves. The results of this study suggest that we should do more research on the effects of subtle language and communication difficulties. There are also implications for clinical practice. We should identify subtle language and communication difficulties through thorough assessment because these are often missed. We should also develop therapy and strategies that are aimed at individuals with subtle language and communication difficulties because this could help prevent additional difficulties with learning, help-seeking, friendship-making and emotional well-being. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211002047 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=452 [article] In their own words: The impact of subtle language and communication difficulties as described by autistic girls and boys without intellectual disability [texte imprimé] / Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Helen CHILTON, Auteur ; Katie FOY, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur . - p.332-345. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-2 (February 2022) . - p.332-345 Mots-clés : autism  gender  language and communication  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Subtle language and communication difficulties are experienced by many autistic individuals even when they do not have additional learning disabilities. These difficulties may affect a person's day-to-day living, social relationships and emotional well-being. However, currently, there is not much research into this topic. To date, no one has asked autistic children about their own language and communication difficulties or how they feel it affects them. Asking the children could provide valuable new insights. In this study, 12 autistic children (9-14 years), without learning disability, were interviewed on this topic. We developed interview questions, resources and interview procedures with the support of the autistic community. We also worked with an autistic researcher to analyse our results. We aimed to get the most genuine report of the autistic child's experiences. Our results showed that the children could give detailed insight into their language and communication difficulties if they were given the right support. They told us about how subtle language and communication difficulties affected their ability to learn, take part in certain activities and seek help. They talked about how subtle difficulties affect their ability to talk to new people, talk in groups and ultimately make friends. They also told us about the emotional upset that these subtle difficulties could have. They suggest that communication breakdown leads to negative feelings, but also that negative feelings can lead to more difficulties explaining themselves. The results of this study suggest that we should do more research on the effects of subtle language and communication difficulties. There are also implications for clinical practice. We should identify subtle language and communication difficulties through thorough assessment because these are often missed. We should also develop therapy and strategies that are aimed at individuals with subtle language and communication difficulties because this could help prevent additional difficulties with learning, help-seeking, friendship-making and emotional well-being. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211002047 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=452

Observational and Reported Measures of Language and Pragmatics in Young People with Autism: A Comparison of Respondent Data and Gender Profiles / Alexandra STURROCK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-3 (March 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-3 (March 2020) . - p.812-830 Titre : Observational and Reported Measures of Language and Pragmatics in Young People with Autism: A Comparison of Respondent Data and Gender Profiles Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Antonia MARSDEN, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.812-830 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gender  Language and communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Female children with autism spectrum disorder (FwASD) and performance intelligence quotient (PIQ) over 70 were compared with male children with ASD (MwASD) and typically developing (TD) controls (age 8-11 years) using a range of language and pragmatic measures. Functional ability was assessed using clinical observations and parent, teacher and self-reports. Results were compared between measures, and with direct assessments of language and pragmatics, in order to identify potential biases. This study found that FwASD performed better than MwASD but worse than TD controls on clinical observations of pragmatic ability. FwASD also performed worst overall on a parental measure of emotions. Additionally, there were patterns of differences between clinician, parent, teacher and self- reports and direct assessments, which indicate the need for assessment data to be collected from multiple informants. Findings also have implications for the accurate identification of ASD in females and appropriate provision of support. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04288-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=419 [article] Observational and Reported Measures of Language and Pragmatics in Young People with Autism: A Comparison of Respondent Data and Gender Profiles [texte imprimé] / Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Antonia MARSDEN, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur . - p.812-830. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-3 (March 2020) . - p.812-830 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gender  Language and communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Female children with autism spectrum disorder (FwASD) and performance intelligence quotient (PIQ) over 70 were compared with male children with ASD (MwASD) and typically developing (TD) controls (age 8-11 years) using a range of language and pragmatic measures. Functional ability was assessed using clinical observations and parent, teacher and self-reports. Results were compared between measures, and with direct assessments of language and pragmatics, in order to identify potential biases. This study found that FwASD performed better than MwASD but worse than TD controls on clinical observations of pragmatic ability. FwASD also performed worst overall on a parental measure of emotions. Additionally, there were patterns of differences between clinician, parent, teacher and self- reports and direct assessments, which indicate the need for assessment data to be collected from multiple informants. Findings also have implications for the accurate identification of ASD in females and appropriate provision of support. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04288-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=419

Speaking the Same Language? A Preliminary Investigation, Comparing the Language and Communication Skills of Females and Males with High-Functioning Autism / Alexandra STURROCK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-5 (May 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1639-1656 Titre : Speaking the Same Language? A Preliminary Investigation, Comparing the Language and Communication Skills of Females and Males with High-Functioning Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Natalie YAU, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1639-1656 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Gender  Language and communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Understanding the nature of language and communication disorders in High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD) populations may provide insight into why females are more likely than males to go undiagnosed. Language and communication skills were compared between 13 females and 13 males (aged 8.11-11.06) with HFASD. Gender-normative data was also ascertained from 26 typically developing children (TD) matched for age and gender. All children had typical range PIQ, slight variation here was controlled for in analysis. Results show females outperforming males in pragmatic and semantic tasks and in certain language-of-emotion tasks. TDs outperformed HFASDs in above-sentence level tasks, but not in basic vocabulary or sentence level tasks. This study highlights specific strengths/weaknesses in language and communication for female HFASD, which could aid more accurate identification of the female autistic phenotype. It indicates the need for larger follow up studies in this area. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03920-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422 [article] Speaking the Same Language? A Preliminary Investigation, Comparing the Language and Communication Skills of Females and Males with High-Functioning Autism [texte imprimé] / Alexandra STURROCK, Auteur ; Natalie YAU, Auteur ; Jenny FREED, Auteur ; Catherine ADAMS, Auteur . - p.1639-1656. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1639-1656 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Gender  Language and communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Understanding the nature of language and communication disorders in High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD) populations may provide insight into why females are more likely than males to go undiagnosed. Language and communication skills were compared between 13 females and 13 males (aged 8.11-11.06) with HFASD. Gender-normative data was also ascertained from 26 typically developing children (TD) matched for age and gender. All children had typical range PIQ, slight variation here was controlled for in analysis. Results show females outperforming males in pragmatic and semantic tasks and in certain language-of-emotion tasks. TDs outperformed HFASDs in above-sentence level tasks, but not in basic vocabulary or sentence level tasks. This study highlights specific strengths/weaknesses in language and communication for female HFASD, which could aid more accurate identification of the female autistic phenotype. It indicates the need for larger follow up studies in this area. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03920-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422

The diversity of speech-perception difficulties among autistic individuals / George J. BENDO in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 9 (January-December 2024)  

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