Henshall, Carolyn (2008) Unusual sensory experiences in people on the autism spectrum. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

Past research has indicated that people diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum have unusual sensory experiences when compared with typically developing individuals (e. g., Tomchek & Dunn, 2007; Watling et al., 2001). However, an examination of the available evidence has revealed that little is known about either the nature or developmental course of these unusual sensory experiences (e. g., Leekam et al., 2007; O'Neill & Jones, 1997). The aim of this project is to investigate the patterns and developmental pathway of these unusual sensory experiences. Chapter I reviews the published literature on the developmental pathway of unusual sensory experiences and highlights a need to identify patterns of sensory processing in people on the autism spectrum. Chapter 2 describes an empirical study that investigates patterns of these unusual sensory experiences. The results support previous research that indicates that children with ASD have co-existing patterns of hypo- and hyper-responsiveness. Chapter 3 presents a reflective account of the research process as a whole.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (DClinPsych)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Autism spectrum disorders -- Research, Sensory stimulation -- Research, Developmental psychology -- Research, Child development -- Research
Date:	May 2008
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of Psychology
Thesis Type:	DClinPsych
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Kent, Sarah ; Knibbs, Jacky
Format of File:	pdf
Extent:	107 leaves : ill., charts
Language:	eng
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/2853

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