Robertson Ashley E, David R Simmons R
Perception. 2015;44(5):569-86. doi: 10.1068/p7833.
It has been well established that individuals with autism spectrum disorder report unusual experiences with sensory stimuli compared with typically developing individuals. However, there is a paucity of research exploring the nature of such experiences. A focus group was conducted with six adults with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome. Data were coded and analysed using an inductive, qualitative thematic analysis. Four main themes encompassing both positive and negative sensory experiences emerged from these data: (a) the importance of particular aspects of stimuli in their perception, (b) the importance of having control over stimuli, (c) how emotions/mental states could impact/be impacted by sensory stimuli, and (d) physical responses to stimuli. These data are discussed alongside extant literature. Limitations, possible implications, and potential directions of future research are also discussed.
已有充分证据表明，与发育正常的个体相比，自闭症谱系障碍患者报告了不同寻常的感官刺激体验。然而，探索此类体验本质的研究却很匮乏。对六名被诊断患有自闭症或阿斯伯格综合征的成年人进行了焦点小组访谈。使用归纳性定性主题分析法对数据进行编码和分析。这些数据中出现了四个涵盖积极和消极感官体验的主要主题：(a) 刺激的特定方面在其感知中的重要性，(b) 对刺激进行控制的重要性，(c) 情绪/心理状态如何影响/受感官刺激影响，以及 (d) 对刺激的身体反应。将结合现有文献对这些数据进行讨论。还将讨论局限性、可能的影响以及未来研究的潜在方向。
