9 recherche sur le mot-clé 'Sensory sensitivities'

Exploring the effects of age and sex on sensory sensitivities in middle and older aged autistic adults / Goldie A. MCQUAID ; Gregory L. WALLACE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 117 (September 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102460 Titre : Exploring the effects of age and sex on sensory sensitivities in middle and older aged autistic adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Goldie A. MCQUAID, Auteur ; Gregory L. WALLACE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102460 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adulthood  Ageing  Autism  Sensory acuity  Sensory sensitivities  Sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Although sensory sensitivities are common among autistic people, few studies have explored how they may be impacted by ageing. Little is known about the experiences of autistic people across adulthood or about the experiences of people assigned female-at-birth. Some results suggest that autistic people assigned female-at-birth report more sensory sensitivities, but little is known about experiences in middle-aged and older autistic people assigned female-at-birth. Methods This study explored self-reported sensory sensitivities and sensory acuity in 210 autistic people aged 42-80 years old. Associations between age and sensory sensitivities were examined using correlational and regression analyses, and t-tests explored differences based on sex-assigned-at-birth. Results No significant correlation was observed between age and sensory sensitivities, although older age was associated with poorer sensory acuity. Poorer acuity in vision and hearing was associated with more sensory sensitivities. People assigned female-at-birth reported higher scores for overall sensory sensitivities and low temperature/pain tolerance. Sex-assigned-at-birth, sensory acuity and an age-x-sensory acuity interaction term contributed significantly to a regression model explaining overall sensory sensitivity, but age did not contribute significantly. Conclusion This cross-sectional study suggests that sensory sensitivities are stable across middle-age and older adulthood. Results contrast with previous studies in young adults which have suggested reduction in sensory sensitivities with age. In keeping with studies of younger people, middle-age and older autistic adults assigned female-at-birth report higher rates of sensory sensitivities than comparably aged autistic adults assigned male-at-birth. If further studies examining individual change in sensory sensitives replicate these results, then they may contribute to understanding care needs of autistic older people. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102460 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534 [article] Exploring the effects of age and sex on sensory sensitivities in middle and older aged autistic adults [texte imprimé] / Goldie A. MCQUAID, Auteur ; Gregory L. WALLACE, Auteur . - p.102460. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102460 Mots-clés : Adulthood  Ageing  Autism  Sensory acuity  Sensory sensitivities  Sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Although sensory sensitivities are common among autistic people, few studies have explored how they may be impacted by ageing. Little is known about the experiences of autistic people across adulthood or about the experiences of people assigned female-at-birth. Some results suggest that autistic people assigned female-at-birth report more sensory sensitivities, but little is known about experiences in middle-aged and older autistic people assigned female-at-birth. Methods This study explored self-reported sensory sensitivities and sensory acuity in 210 autistic people aged 42-80 years old. Associations between age and sensory sensitivities were examined using correlational and regression analyses, and t-tests explored differences based on sex-assigned-at-birth. Results No significant correlation was observed between age and sensory sensitivities, although older age was associated with poorer sensory acuity. Poorer acuity in vision and hearing was associated with more sensory sensitivities. People assigned female-at-birth reported higher scores for overall sensory sensitivities and low temperature/pain tolerance. Sex-assigned-at-birth, sensory acuity and an age-x-sensory acuity interaction term contributed significantly to a regression model explaining overall sensory sensitivity, but age did not contribute significantly. Conclusion This cross-sectional study suggests that sensory sensitivities are stable across middle-age and older adulthood. Results contrast with previous studies in young adults which have suggested reduction in sensory sensitivities with age. In keeping with studies of younger people, middle-age and older autistic adults assigned female-at-birth report higher rates of sensory sensitivities than comparably aged autistic adults assigned male-at-birth. If further studies examining individual change in sensory sensitives replicate these results, then they may contribute to understanding care needs of autistic older people. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102460 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534

'It just feels unnatural being here': Autistic secondary school students' experiences of sensory sensitivities in the school environment / Jennifer PRICE in Autism, 29-9 (September 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-9 (September 2025) . - p.2228-2238 Titre : 'It just feels unnatural being here': Autistic secondary school students' experiences of sensory sensitivities in the school environment Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jennifer PRICE, Auteur ; Anna Melissa ROMUALDEZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2228-2238 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  autism  education services  neuroaffirmative  neurodiversity  qualitative research  school environment  school-age children  sensory differences  sensory sensitivities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic young people often struggle to cope with the daily demands of school and are likelier to experience poorer wellbeing and educational outcomes than their non-autistic peers. Among other factors, this may be because mainstream settings are unsuitable for individuals' sensory needs. Evidence suggests the unpredictable multi-sensory nature of school can elicit sensory distress, adversely affecting behaviour and learning. However, existing literature has primarily taken a top-down deductive approach and largely neglected autistic voices. The present study, therefore, employed a participatory approach and photo-voice semi-structured interview method to explore autistic students' sensory experiences in a mainstream secondary school in the U.K. The sample consisted of six students aged 12-16 years with a clinical diagnosis of autism attending a state comprehensive school in Suffolk, U.K. Through reflexive thematic analysis, three main themes were identified: (1) impact of the school environment; (2) the importance of safe spaces and (3) levels of support and understanding. This study?s findings suggest autistic students are routinely overstimulated, overwhelmed and lack adequate support to overcome sensory barriers in mainstream settings. This study has implications for further participatory research and inclusive practice to ensure better educational experiences and outcomes for autistic young people.Lay Abstract Autistic young people often struggle to manage and respond to sensory stimuli within the school environment, impacting wellbeing, energy levels and the ability to learn. We asked six autistic students aged 12-16 years about their sensory experiences at secondary school. Specifically, we asked students to photograph areas in school that they positively and negatively associated with sensory stimulation, and follow-up interviews focused on these photographs and individuals' sensory experiences. Many studies previously examined the sensory impact of school on autistic children. However, few studies have considered how autistic children think and feel about how their sensory differences affect them in school. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate autistic students' firsthand accounts of sensory challenges within a secondary state school in the U.K. Students spoke about the detrimental effects of the school environment on their sensory needs and the importance of quiet spaces to recharge. Students also described a lack of consistent and adequate support to overcome daily sensory barriers. Generally, participants desired acceptance and understanding of their autistic identity and differences. This study has implications for future practice and research. With increasing numbers of autistic children attending mainstream schools, central and local governments must increase funding and support to equip schools and staff with the necessary training and resources to meet autistic students' sensory needs. Increased provision of quiet rooms and low-cost environmental modifications (such as replacing fluorescent lighting) may also reduce sensory distress. Despite its complexities, empowering autistic young people to have their say is essential and may improve long-term outcomes. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251333860 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=566 [article] 'It just feels unnatural being here': Autistic secondary school students' experiences of sensory sensitivities in the school environment [texte imprimé] / Jennifer PRICE, Auteur ; Anna Melissa ROMUALDEZ, Auteur . - p.2228-2238. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-9 (September 2025) . - p.2228-2238 Mots-clés : adolescents  autism  education services  neuroaffirmative  neurodiversity  qualitative research  school environment  school-age children  sensory differences  sensory sensitivities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic young people often struggle to cope with the daily demands of school and are likelier to experience poorer wellbeing and educational outcomes than their non-autistic peers. Among other factors, this may be because mainstream settings are unsuitable for individuals' sensory needs. Evidence suggests the unpredictable multi-sensory nature of school can elicit sensory distress, adversely affecting behaviour and learning. However, existing literature has primarily taken a top-down deductive approach and largely neglected autistic voices. The present study, therefore, employed a participatory approach and photo-voice semi-structured interview method to explore autistic students' sensory experiences in a mainstream secondary school in the U.K. The sample consisted of six students aged 12-16 years with a clinical diagnosis of autism attending a state comprehensive school in Suffolk, U.K. Through reflexive thematic analysis, three main themes were identified: (1) impact of the school environment; (2) the importance of safe spaces and (3) levels of support and understanding. This study?s findings suggest autistic students are routinely overstimulated, overwhelmed and lack adequate support to overcome sensory barriers in mainstream settings. This study has implications for further participatory research and inclusive practice to ensure better educational experiences and outcomes for autistic young people.Lay Abstract Autistic young people often struggle to manage and respond to sensory stimuli within the school environment, impacting wellbeing, energy levels and the ability to learn. We asked six autistic students aged 12-16 years about their sensory experiences at secondary school. Specifically, we asked students to photograph areas in school that they positively and negatively associated with sensory stimulation, and follow-up interviews focused on these photographs and individuals' sensory experiences. Many studies previously examined the sensory impact of school on autistic children. However, few studies have considered how autistic children think and feel about how their sensory differences affect them in school. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate autistic students' firsthand accounts of sensory challenges within a secondary state school in the U.K. Students spoke about the detrimental effects of the school environment on their sensory needs and the importance of quiet spaces to recharge. Students also described a lack of consistent and adequate support to overcome daily sensory barriers. Generally, participants desired acceptance and understanding of their autistic identity and differences. This study has implications for future practice and research. With increasing numbers of autistic children attending mainstream schools, central and local governments must increase funding and support to equip schools and staff with the necessary training and resources to meet autistic students' sensory needs. Increased provision of quiet rooms and low-cost environmental modifications (such as replacing fluorescent lighting) may also reduce sensory distress. Despite its complexities, empowering autistic young people to have their say is essential and may improve long-term outcomes. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251333860 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=566

Sleep Disturbances and Sensory Sensitivities Co-Vary in a Longitudinal Manner in Pre-School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Liora MANELIS-BARAM in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-2 (February 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-2 (February 2022) . - p.923-937 Titre : Sleep Disturbances and Sensory Sensitivities Co-Vary in a Longitudinal Manner in Pre-School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Liora MANELIS-BARAM, Auteur ; Gal MEIRI, Auteur ; Michal ILAN, Auteur ; Michal FAROY, Auteur ; Analya MICHAELOVSKI, Auteur ; Hagit FLUSSER, Auteur ; Idan MENASHE, Auteur ; Ilan DINSTEIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.923-937 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Child  Child, Preschool  Cross-Sectional Studies  Humans  Sensation  Sleep  Sleep Wake Disorders/diagnosis/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum disorder  Sensory processing  Sensory sensitivities  Sleep disturbances Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research has demonstrated that sleep disturbances are positively correlated with sensory sensitivities in children with ASD. Most of these studies, however, were based on cross-sectional analyses, where the relationship across symptom domains was examined at a single time-point. Here, we examined the development of 103 pre-school children with ASD over a 1-3-year period. The results revealed that spontaneous longitudinal changes in sleep disturbances were specifically correlated with changes in sensory sensitivities and not with changes in other sensory processing domains nor with changes in core ASD symptoms. These finding demonstrate a consistent longitudinal relationship between sleep disturbances and sensory sensitivities, which suggests that these symptoms may be generated by common or interacting underlying physiological mechanisms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04973-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=455 [article] Sleep Disturbances and Sensory Sensitivities Co-Vary in a Longitudinal Manner in Pre-School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [texte imprimé] / Liora MANELIS-BARAM, Auteur ; Gal MEIRI, Auteur ; Michal ILAN, Auteur ; Michal FAROY, Auteur ; Analya MICHAELOVSKI, Auteur ; Hagit FLUSSER, Auteur ; Idan MENASHE, Auteur ; Ilan DINSTEIN, Auteur . - p.923-937. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-2 (February 2022) . - p.923-937 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Child  Child, Preschool  Cross-Sectional Studies  Humans  Sensation  Sleep  Sleep Wake Disorders/diagnosis/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum disorder  Sensory processing  Sensory sensitivities  Sleep disturbances Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research has demonstrated that sleep disturbances are positively correlated with sensory sensitivities in children with ASD. Most of these studies, however, were based on cross-sectional analyses, where the relationship across symptom domains was examined at a single time-point. Here, we examined the development of 103 pre-school children with ASD over a 1-3-year period. The results revealed that spontaneous longitudinal changes in sleep disturbances were specifically correlated with changes in sensory sensitivities and not with changes in other sensory processing domains nor with changes in core ASD symptoms. These finding demonstrate a consistent longitudinal relationship between sleep disturbances and sensory sensitivities, which suggests that these symptoms may be generated by common or interacting underlying physiological mechanisms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04973-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=455

The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Sensory Sensitivities, and Anxiety in Autistic and Typically Developing Children / Louise NEIL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-6 (June 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-6 (June 2016) . - p.1962-1973 Titre : The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Sensory Sensitivities, and Anxiety in Autistic and Typically Developing Children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Louise NEIL, Auteur ; Nora Choque OLSSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth PELLICANO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1962-1973 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sensory sensitivities  Anxiety  Intolerance of uncertainty Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Guided by a recent theory that proposes fundamental differences in how autistic individuals deal with uncertainty, we investigated the extent to which the cognitive construct ‘intolerance of uncertainty’ and anxiety were related to parental reports of sensory sensitivities in 64 autistic and 85 typically developing children aged 6–14 years. Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety explained approximately half the variance in autistic children’s sensory sensitivities, but only around a fifth of the variance in typical children’s sensory sensitivities. In children with autism only, intolerance of uncertainty remained a significant predictor of children’s sensory sensitivities once the effects of anxiety were adjusted for. Our results suggest intolerance of uncertainty is a relevant construct to sensory sensitivities in children with and without autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2721-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=288 [article] The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Sensory Sensitivities, and Anxiety in Autistic and Typically Developing Children [texte imprimé] / Louise NEIL, Auteur ; Nora Choque OLSSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth PELLICANO, Auteur . - p.1962-1973. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-6 (June 2016) . - p.1962-1973 Mots-clés : Sensory sensitivities  Anxiety  Intolerance of uncertainty Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Guided by a recent theory that proposes fundamental differences in how autistic individuals deal with uncertainty, we investigated the extent to which the cognitive construct ‘intolerance of uncertainty’ and anxiety were related to parental reports of sensory sensitivities in 64 autistic and 85 typically developing children aged 6–14 years. Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety explained approximately half the variance in autistic children’s sensory sensitivities, but only around a fifth of the variance in typical children’s sensory sensitivities. In children with autism only, intolerance of uncertainty remained a significant predictor of children’s sensory sensitivities once the effects of anxiety were adjusted for. Our results suggest intolerance of uncertainty is a relevant construct to sensory sensitivities in children with and without autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2721-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=288

Understanding anxiety in adults on the autism spectrum: An investigation of its relationship with intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours / Ye In HWANG in Autism, 24-2 (February 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-2 (February 2020) . - p.411-422 Titre : Understanding anxiety in adults on the autism spectrum: An investigation of its relationship with intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Samuel R.C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Preeyaporn SRASUEBKUL, Auteur ; Julian TROLLOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.411-422 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  intolerance of uncertainty  repetitive behaviours  sensory sensitivities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety is present in high rates in both children and adults on the autism spectrum. An increasing number of studies have highlighted the potentially important role that intolerance of uncertainty may have in anxiety for those on the spectrum, as well as their interrelationships with sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours. In response to a lack of studies involving adults, this study examined self-report survey data regarding intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviours and anxiety in a sample of 176 adults on the autism spectrum (mean age = 42). Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety were both found to be elevated relative to non-autistic adults (N = 116) and significant, positive correlations were found between intolerance of uncertainty, anxiety, repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities in those on the spectrum. Intolerance of uncertainty was found to be a significant mediator between sensory sensitivities and anxiety, as well as between anxiety and insistence on sameness behaviours. These results were not sensitive to age. Intolerance of uncertainty is an important factor to be considered in the conceptualisation and management of elevated rates of anxiety for adults on the autism spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361319868907 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=415 [article] Understanding anxiety in adults on the autism spectrum: An investigation of its relationship with intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours [texte imprimé] / Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Samuel R.C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Preeyaporn SRASUEBKUL, Auteur ; Julian TROLLOR, Auteur . - p.411-422. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-2 (February 2020) . - p.411-422 Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  intolerance of uncertainty  repetitive behaviours  sensory sensitivities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety is present in high rates in both children and adults on the autism spectrum. An increasing number of studies have highlighted the potentially important role that intolerance of uncertainty may have in anxiety for those on the spectrum, as well as their interrelationships with sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours. In response to a lack of studies involving adults, this study examined self-report survey data regarding intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviours and anxiety in a sample of 176 adults on the autism spectrum (mean age = 42). Intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety were both found to be elevated relative to non-autistic adults (N = 116) and significant, positive correlations were found between intolerance of uncertainty, anxiety, repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities in those on the spectrum. Intolerance of uncertainty was found to be a significant mediator between sensory sensitivities and anxiety, as well as between anxiety and insistence on sameness behaviours. These results were not sensitive to age. Intolerance of uncertainty is an important factor to be considered in the conceptualisation and management of elevated rates of anxiety for adults on the autism spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361319868907 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=415

The Psychometric Properties of a New Measure of Sensory Behaviors in Autistic Children / Louise NEIL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-4 (April 2017)  

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The relationship between sensory sensitivity and eating problems in children with autism spectrum disorder / Gizem DURCAN ; Tuncay SANDIKCI ; Haluk COKUGRAS ; Burak DOÄžANGÃœN in Research in Autism, 127 (September 2025)  

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A Systematic Review of What Barriers and Facilitators Prevent and Enable Physical Healthcare Services Access for Autistic Adults / David MASON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-8 (August 2019)  

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"Life is Much More Difficult to Manage During Periods": Autistic Experiences of Menstruation / Robyn STEWARD in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-12 (December 2018)  

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