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Fascination and Isolation: A Grounded Theory Exploration of Unusual Sensory Experiences in Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Smith, Richard S., Sharp, Jonathan·2013·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Unusual sensory experiences are commonly seen in people with Asperger syndrome (AS). They correlate with functional impairments and cause distress. The current study investigates how these experiences have affected nine adults with AS's lives, as well as the coping strategies utilised. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using Instant Messaging software. Data were analysed using Grounded Theory. A number of inter-related categories and focused codes were identified. The categories included heightened senses, sensory stress, the stress avalanche, moderating factors, coping strategies, other people, self-acceptance, fascination, and isolation. A model was constructed as to how these categories and codes interact. How these findings link with previous research into autism spectrum disorders is discussed. Implications for services and future research are also made.

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Authors: Smith, R. S., & Sharp, J.
Affiliations: Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
St Mary's Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author: Smith, Richard S.
ORCID: Smith, Richard S.
Venue: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2012-08-25
Volume: 43
Issue: 4
Pages: 891-910
ISSN: 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
1573-3432
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1633-6
OpenAlex: W2067975863
Cited by: 120
References: 49
Citations by year: 2026: 8 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 2
FWCI: 1.47
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
Locations: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, coping strategies, fascination, social isolation, self-acceptance, autism spectrum disorder, autistic adults
MeSH terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Female, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Male, Middle Aged, Perceptual Disorders, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychological Theory, Sensation Disorders, Social Isolation, Stress, Psychological, Internet, Asperger Syndrome, Qualitative Research

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