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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 10/2016

22-07-2016 | Original Paper

The Role of Attention in Somatosensory Processing: A Multi-trait, Multi-method Analysis

Auteurs: Ericka L. Wodka, Nicolaas A. J. Puts, E. Mark Mahone, Richard A. E. Edden, Mark Tommerdahl, Stewart H. Mostofsky

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2016

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Abstract

Sensory processing abnormalities in autism have largely been described by parent report. This study used a multi-method (parent-report and measurement), multi-trait (tactile sensitivity and attention) design to evaluate somatosensory processing in ASD. Results showed multiple significant within-method (e.g., parent report of different traits)/cross-trait (e.g., attention and tactile sensitivity) correlations, suggesting that parent-reported tactile sensory dysfunction and performance-based tactile sensitivity describe different behavioral phenomena. Additionally, both parent-reported tactile functioning and performance-based tactile sensitivity measures were significantly associated with measures of attention. Findings suggest that sensory (tactile) processing abnormalities in ASD are multifaceted, and may partially reflect a more global deficit in behavioral regulation (including attention). Challenges of relying solely on parent-report to describe sensory difficulties faced by children/families with ASD are also highlighted.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Role of Attention in Somatosensory Processing: A Multi-trait, Multi-method Analysis
Auteurs
Ericka L. Wodka
Nicolaas A. J. Puts
E. Mark Mahone
Richard A. E. Edden
Mark Tommerdahl
Stewart H. Mostofsky
Publicatiedatum
22-07-2016
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2866-6

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