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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 6/2012

01-06-2012 | Original Paper

Olfactory Detection Thresholds and Adaptation in Adults with Autism Spectrum Condition

Auteurs: T. Tavassoli, S. Baron-Cohen

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2012

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Abstract

Sensory issues have been widely reported in Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Since olfaction is one of the least investigated senses in ASC, the current studies explore olfactory detection thresholds and adaptation to olfactory stimuli in adults with ASC. 80 participants took part, 38 (18 females, 20 males) with ASC and 42 control participants (20 males, 22 females). A subgroup of participants (N = 19 in each group) also conducted an adaptation task. Standardized “Sniffin’ Sticks” were used to measure olfactory detection levels and adaptation. Adults with and without ASC showed similar olfactory detection thresholds, and similar adaptation to an olfactory stimulus. Since diminished adaptation in ASC has been previously suggested, future research needs to examine adaptation in other modalities as well.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Olfactory Detection Thresholds and Adaptation in Adults with Autism Spectrum Condition
Auteurs
T. Tavassoli
S. Baron-Cohen
Publicatiedatum
01-06-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1321-y

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