How Sensory Experiences Affect Adolescents with an Autistic Spectrum Condition within the Classroom

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• 作者：Fiona E. J. Howe ; Steven D. Stagg
• 关键词：Autism ; Sensory processing ; Adolescence ; School
• 刊名：Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：May 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：46
• 期：5
• 页码：1656-1668
• 全文大小：473 KB
• 刊物类别：Behavioral Science
• 刊物主题：Psychology
  Child and School Psychology
  Pediatrics
  
• 出版者：Springer Netherlands
• ISSN：1573-3432

文摘

Sensory processing difficulties are consistently reported amongst individuals with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC); these have a significant impact on daily functioning. Evidence in this area comes from observer reports and first-hand accounts; both have limitations. The current study used the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP; Brown and Dunn in The Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile: self questionnaire. Pearson, 2002a), and a qualitative questionnaire to investigate sensory issues in school children with ASC. The AASP found that the participants’ mean scores were outside normal parameters. Participants reported difficulties in at least one sensory domain, with hearing affecting them the most. Content analysis revealed sensory sensitivity to affect the participant’s learning and that sensory experiences were largely negative. Results suggest that schools need to create sensory profiles for each individual with ASC.