Veen, L van der (2020) Abnormal Sensory Information Processing in Adults with Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Sensory processing abnormalities, including both hyper- and hyposensitivity are common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD is characterized by restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests and activities (RRB), as well as impairments in social communication and interaction (SCI). Females with ASD are underdiagnosed and may express ASD traits differently compared to males. The present study explored the relationship between sensory processing abnormalities and both domains of ASD: RRB and SCI. Adults (N = 243) were recruited from the general population and administered the Autism Quotient (AQ-NL) along with the Autism Quotient Feminine (AQf-NL) and the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP-NL). Results showed a significant positive correlation between the number of ASD traits for the RRB and SCI domains and hyper- and hyposensitivity. However, participants who showed more ASD traits showed less sensation seeking. Furthermore, female sensitive ASD traits was associated with less hyper- and hyposensitivity. These data suggest sensory processing abnormalities to be related to both domains of ASD and further research should determine if sensory processing abnormalities relate differently to female sensitive ASD traits.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Groen, Y. and Gaastra, G.F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Feb 2022 12:45 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2022 09:32 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/161 |
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