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Too much or too little: Hyper- and hypo-reactivity in high-functioning autism spectrum conditions

Elwin, Marie, Ek, Lena, Kjellin, Lars, Schröder, Agneta·2013·Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability

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BACKGROUND: Sensory reactivity in people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) has been found to differ in comparison to reactivity in people without ASC. In this study sensory experiences of high-functioning individuals with ASC were explored and described. METHOD: Interview data from 15 participants with a diagnosis of ASC were analysed by content analysis. RESULTS: Seven aspects of sensory experiences were identified: Being hyper- and hypo-reactive, reacting to general overload, having strong stimuli preferences, managing attentiveness to stimuli, managing sensory/motor stimuli, and dealing with consequences of sensory reactions in daily life. CONCLUSIONS: The categorisation of sensory reactivity in this study can guide clinicians on how to pose questions about sensory issues to individuals with ASC. The assessment of spectrum-specific sensory experiences in high-functioning ASC and their association with other social and nonsocial features of ASC are goals for further research.

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  • In adults, self-report studies with cognitively able autistic participants indicate a conscious awareness of their sensory processing being different, which might help them to develop coping strategies.

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Authors
Elwin, M., Ek, L., Kjellin, L., & Schröder, A.
Affiliations
  • Örebro University (SE)
  • Blekingesjukhuset (SE)
  • Örebro County Council (SE)
Corresponding author
Elwin, Marie
Venue
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Published
2013-07-23
Volume
38
Issue
3
Pages
232-241
ISSN
  • 0045-0634 (ISSN-L)
  • 1366-8250
  • 1469-9532
OpenAlex
W2097008059
Cited by
50
References
41
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 1
FWCI
1.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, sensory reactivity, sensory overload, sensory preference, sensory processing, high-functioning autism, sensory experience
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Adult, Attention, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Perception, Sensation Disorders, Cohort Studies, Young Adult

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