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A comparison of the sensory needs of autistic adults with and without intellectual disabilities: A short report.

A comparison of the sensory needs of autistic adults with and without intellectual disabilities: A short report.

Authors :
Bradshaw, Jill
Pringle, Jane
Milton, Damian
Beadle-Brown, Julie
Source :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Mar2024, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p115-119. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Autistic people commonly report differing sensory experiences. This research aimed to find out about sensory issues and the sensory environments of autistic adults who did and did not have intellectual disabilities. Online questionnaires were designed to identify sensory needs. The survey was completed by 138 autistic adults who self-reported and 58 informants reporting about autistic adults who had intellectual disabilities. Autistic adults self-reported high numbers of sensory needs compared with informant reports of the needs of autistic adults who had intellectual disabilities. It is possible that informants under-reported issues for autistic adults with intellectual disabilities. Some sensory needs are harder to observe and people with intellectual disabilities may find it difficult to communicate such needs. The authors propose that better methods of supporting communication of "harder to observe" sensory needs should be developed. Further research is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13668250
Volume :
49
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174795713
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2023.2231696