“It feels like holding back something you need to say”: Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults accounts of sensory experiences and stimming / Rebecca A. CHARLTON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 89 (November 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 89 (November 2021) . - 101864 Titre : “It feels like holding back something you need to say”: Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults accounts of sensory experiences and stimming Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Timothy ENTECOTT, Auteur ; Evelina BELOVA, Auteur ; Gabrielle NWAORDU, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101864 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adulthood  autism  repetitive behaviours  sensory sensitivity  stimming  qualitative analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Restricted repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities are core features of autism and have been explored in childhood. However, few studies have examined adult experiences. Autistic adults have begun reframing repetitive behaviours (which often have negative connotations) as “stimming”, and emphasising the benefits of stimming and need for acceptance. Few studies have examined stimming in non-autistic adults. Method An online survey examined sensory and stimming experiences of 340 adults (160 with an autism diagnosis, 139 suspected autistic, 41 non-autistic). Group differences were examined on categorical responses. A thematic analysis was performed on open-text responses. Results Autistic (diagnosed and suspected) individuals reported greater sensory sensitivity and more stimming than non-autistic adults. Stimming is also performed by some non-autistic adults. Thematic analysis produced three themes. 1) Sensory sensitivity had negative physical, emotional and cognitive effects on individuals. 2) Stimming was a self-regulatory mechanism that allowed for positive and negative emotional expression, and cognitive distraction. 3) Social pressure was a reason for suppressing stimming but this had a negative effect on emotions and cognition. Conclusions This study describes the links between sensory sensitivities and stimming behaviours among autistic and non-autistic adults. Autistic adults describe the positive effects of stimming and the negative effect of social pressure to suppress stims, this challenges the prevailing view (largely from studies in childhood) that stimming is a negative behaviour. The views of autistic adults should be incorporated to assure an understanding of associations between sensory sensitivities and stimming, and to understand how stimming may have beneficial effects. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101864 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] “It feels like holding back something you need to say”: Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults accounts of sensory experiences and stimming [texte imprimé] / Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Timothy ENTECOTT, Auteur ; Evelina BELOVA, Auteur ; Gabrielle NWAORDU, Auteur . - 101864. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 89 (November 2021) . - 101864 Mots-clés : Adulthood  autism  repetitive behaviours  sensory sensitivity  stimming  qualitative analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Restricted repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities are core features of autism and have been explored in childhood. However, few studies have examined adult experiences. Autistic adults have begun reframing repetitive behaviours (which often have negative connotations) as “stimming”, and emphasising the benefits of stimming and need for acceptance. Few studies have examined stimming in non-autistic adults. Method An online survey examined sensory and stimming experiences of 340 adults (160 with an autism diagnosis, 139 suspected autistic, 41 non-autistic). Group differences were examined on categorical responses. A thematic analysis was performed on open-text responses. Results Autistic (diagnosed and suspected) individuals reported greater sensory sensitivity and more stimming than non-autistic adults. Stimming is also performed by some non-autistic adults. Thematic analysis produced three themes. 1) Sensory sensitivity had negative physical, emotional and cognitive effects on individuals. 2) Stimming was a self-regulatory mechanism that allowed for positive and negative emotional expression, and cognitive distraction. 3) Social pressure was a reason for suppressing stimming but this had a negative effect on emotions and cognition. Conclusions This study describes the links between sensory sensitivities and stimming behaviours among autistic and non-autistic adults. Autistic adults describe the positive effects of stimming and the negative effect of social pressure to suppress stims, this challenges the prevailing view (largely from studies in childhood) that stimming is a negative behaviour. The views of autistic adults should be incorporated to assure an understanding of associations between sensory sensitivities and stimming, and to understand how stimming may have beneficial effects. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101864 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: Associations with Sensory Sensitivity and Impact on Self-Efficacy / Gabrielle NWAORDU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-11 (November)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-11 (November) . - p.4081-4090 Titre : Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: Associations with Sensory Sensitivity and Impact on Self-Efficacy Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Gabrielle NWAORDU, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4081-4090 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose: Restricted and repetitive behaviours are a core feature of autism diagnoses but have not been widely studied in adulthood. This study examined the rates of and associations between repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivity in autistic and non-autistic adults; and whether repetitive behaviours described as "stimming" impacted coping with difficulties (self-efficacy). Methods: Diagnosed autistic (n = 182), undiagnosed autistic (n = 163) and non-autistic (n = 146) adults completed online measures of repetitive behaviours, sensory sensitivity, and self-efficacy for when able and not able to stim. Results: Repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivity correlated significantly in each group, although ratings were higher in autistic compared to non-autistic groups. When people were able to stim, no differences between the groups were observed on self-efficacy ratings. However when unable to stim, autistic people reported lower self-efficacy than non-autistic people. Conclusions: Results suggest that repetitive behaviours are significantly associate with sensory sensitivities. Rather than repetitive behaviours being viewed as negative, stimming was associated with increased self-efficacy. Results suggest that stimming may have beneficial effects. Further work is needed to better understand how repetitive behaviours and stimming manifest in adulthood, how they change over time and their effects for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06133-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536 [article] Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: Associations with Sensory Sensitivity and Impact on Self-Efficacy [texte imprimé] / Gabrielle NWAORDU, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur . - p.4081-4090. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-11 (November) . - p.4081-4090 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose: Restricted and repetitive behaviours are a core feature of autism diagnoses but have not been widely studied in adulthood. This study examined the rates of and associations between repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivity in autistic and non-autistic adults; and whether repetitive behaviours described as "stimming" impacted coping with difficulties (self-efficacy). Methods: Diagnosed autistic (n = 182), undiagnosed autistic (n = 163) and non-autistic (n = 146) adults completed online measures of repetitive behaviours, sensory sensitivity, and self-efficacy for when able and not able to stim. Results: Repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivity correlated significantly in each group, although ratings were higher in autistic compared to non-autistic groups. When people were able to stim, no differences between the groups were observed on self-efficacy ratings. However when unable to stim, autistic people reported lower self-efficacy than non-autistic people. Conclusions: Results suggest that repetitive behaviours are significantly associate with sensory sensitivities. Rather than repetitive behaviours being viewed as negative, stimming was associated with increased self-efficacy. Results suggest that stimming may have beneficial effects. Further work is needed to better understand how repetitive behaviours and stimming manifest in adulthood, how they change over time and their effects for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06133-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536

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