Brief Report: Sensory Features Associated with Autism After Controlling for ADHD Symptoms.

IF 3.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-01 DOI:10.1007/s10803-023-06046-y

Ellen C Masters, Kevin M Antshel, Wendy R Kates, Natalie Russo

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Abstract

Background: Sensory processing differences are reported both in children with ADHD and in children with autism. Given the substantial overlap between autism and ADHD, the current study examined which sensory features were uniquely predictive of autistic traits after controlling for ADHD symptoms, age, IQ, and sex in a sample of children and adolescents with autism aged 6-17 years.

Methods: The sample included 61 children and adolescents with autism. The Sensory Profile was used to examine Dunn's quadrant model (seeking, sensitivity, avoiding, registration), ADHD symptoms were measured using hyperactivity and attention problems BASC-2 T-scores, and autistic traits were measured using the AQ.

Results: After controlling for age, IQ, sex, and ADHD symptoms, Dunn's sensitivity quadrant predicted autistic traits.

Conclusions: Findings provide insight into the phenotype of autism and ADHD. Sensory sensitivity may be unique to autism over and above elevated ADHD symptoms that are commonly seen in this population.

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简要报告：控制ADHD症状后与自闭症相关的感觉特征。

背景：ADHD儿童和自闭症儿童的感觉加工差异均有报道。考虑到自闭症和多动症之间有很大的重叠，目前的研究在控制了多动症症状、年龄、智商和性别后，对6-17岁的自闭症儿童和青少年进行了调查，以确定哪些感官特征是自闭症特征的唯一预测因素。方法：对61例自闭症儿童和青少年进行调查。采用感觉剖面检验Dunn象限模型（寻找、敏感、回避、注册），使用多动和注意问题BASC-2 t评分测量ADHD症状，使用aqq测量自闭症特征。结果：在控制年龄、智商、性别和ADHD症状后，Dunn敏感性象限预测自闭症特征。结论：研究结果为自闭症和ADHD的表型提供了见解。感觉敏感性可能是自闭症独有的，超过了在这个人群中常见的多动症症状。

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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

CiteScore

8.00

自引率

10.30%

发文量

433

期刊介绍： The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders seeks to advance theoretical and applied research as well as examine and evaluate clinical diagnoses and treatments for autism and related disabilities. JADD encourages research submissions on the causes of ASDs and related disorders, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors; diagnosis and assessment tools (e.g., for early detection as well as behavioral and communications characteristics); and prevention and treatment options. Sample topics include: Social responsiveness in young children with autism Advances in diagnosing and reporting autism Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autism symptoms Parental and child adherence to behavioral and medical treatments for autism Increasing independent task completion by students with autism spectrum disorder Does laughter differ in children with autism? Predicting ASD diagnosis and social impairment in younger siblings of children with autism The effects of psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medication with adolescents and adults with ASD Increasing independence for individuals with ASDs Group interventions to promote social skills in school-aged children with ASDs Standard diagnostic measures for ASDs Substance abuse in adults with autism Differentiating between ADHD and autism symptoms Social competence and social skills training and interventions for children with ASDs Therapeutic horseback riding and social functioning in children with autism Authors and readers of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders include sch olars, researchers, professionals, policy makers, and graduate students from a broad range of cross-disciplines, including developmental, clinical child, and school psychology; pediatrics; psychiatry; education; social work and counseling; speech, communication, and physical therapy; medicine and neuroscience; and public health.