Pagnotta Kelly D, Schiano Natalie R, Bernabe Kevin, Jean-Claude Jonas, Toole Nicola, Martin Rosanne, Barrett Allison, Lawlor Kathleen, Dumont Rachel L, Schaaf Roseann
Department of Exercise Science, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Department of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
J Athl Train. 2025 Feb 1;60(2):198-205. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0295.23.
Athletes with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience lesser care for injuries, and athletic trainers (ATs) report feeling unprepared to provide care competently for this population. Provision of sports-related care can be impacted by sensory differences associated with ASD, such as hyperreactivity to sensation or poor integration of sensory information. An in-depth review of the literature using the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy guidelines was used to identify articles that address the sensory features of autism for ATs with the purpose of informing ATs about the sensory features of ASD and to present the most current evidence-based recommendations for providing care to athletes with ASD and other neurodivergent individuals who present with sensory differences. Relevant articles were reviewed by 4 independent researchers and organized by theme. Key themes included use of sensory-friendly or sensory-adapted environments, sensory kits, and informed communication strategies that acknowledge sensory differences. Providing individualized care for athletes with ASD and sensory features can improve the quality of and participation in sports for persons with autism.
患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的运动员受伤后得到的护理较少，而运动训练师（AT）表示，他们觉得没有做好为这一人群提供充分护理的准备。与ASD相关的感官差异，如对感觉的过度反应或感官信息整合不良，可能会影响与运动相关的护理提供。本研究采用推荐分级系统（Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy）指南对文献进行深入综述，以确定针对运动训练师阐述自闭症感官特征的文章，目的是让运动训练师了解ASD的感官特征，并为护理患有ASD以及其他存在感官差异的神经发育障碍个体的运动员提供最新的循证建议。4名独立研究人员对相关文章进行了评审，并按主题进行了整理。关键主题包括使用感官友好或感官适应的环境、感官工具包以及承认感官差异的明智沟通策略。为患有ASD和具有感官特征的运动员提供个性化护理，可以提高自闭症患者的运动质量和参与度。
