A Meta-Analysis of Sensory Modulation Symptoms in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sensory modulation symptoms are common in persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD); however have a heterogeneous presentation. Results from 14 studies indicated a significant high difference between ASD and typical groups in the presence/frequency of sensory symptoms, with the greatest differenc...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2009, Vol.39 (1), p.1-11
Main Authors: Ben-Sasson, Ayelet, Hen, Liat, Fluss, Ronen, Cermak, Sharon A., Engel-Yeger, Batya, Gal, Eynat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Differences
Autism
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - epidemiology
Autistic Disorder - psychology
Autistic people
Behavior Patterns
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child and School Psychology
Child clinical studies
Child, Preschool
Children
Comorbidity
Comparative Analysis
Control Groups
Cross-Sectional Studies
Developmental disorders
Exploratory Behavior
Humans
Infant
Infantile autism
Medical sciences
Meta Analysis
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Perceptual Distortion
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Public Health
Research Methodology
Sensation Disorders - diagnosis
Sensation Disorders - epidemiology
Sensation Disorders - psychology
Sensation seeking
Sensory Experience
Sensory modulation
Severity (of Disability)
Somatosensory Disorders - diagnosis
Somatosensory Disorders - epidemiology
Somatosensory Disorders - psychology
Stereotyped Behavior
Surveys and Questionnaires
Symptoms
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Systematic review
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Summary:Sensory modulation symptoms are common in persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD); however have a heterogeneous presentation. Results from 14 studies indicated a significant high difference between ASD and typical groups in the presence/frequency of sensory symptoms, with the greatest difference in under-responsivity, followed by over-responsivity and sensation seeking. Three moderators that reduced the variability in findings among studies were: chronological age, severity of autism, and type of control group. Sensory differences were highest for studies of children ages 6–9 years, samples with more than 80% with an autism diagnosis, and compared to a CA matched versus a MA or DD matched group. It is important to consider these moderators in the design of studies and interventions addressing sensory symptoms.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-008-0593-3