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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social communication deficits.
  • Atypical sensory processing, particularly tactile dysfunction, is frequently observed in individuals with ASD.
  • The specific relationship between different tactile processing patterns and social problems in ASD requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between tactile processing patterns and social problems in children and adolescents with ASD.
  • To determine if specific types of tactile processing abnormalities (hyper-responsiveness, hypo-responsiveness, sensory-seeking) are predictive of social difficulties.
  • To explore the relationship between social problems and autism severity.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 44 children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD, aged 6-14 years, participated in the study.
  • Multiple linear regression analyses were employed to examine the relationships between tactile processing patterns and social problems.
  • Tactile processing was assessed, categorizing patterns into hyper-responsiveness, hypo-responsiveness, and sensory-seeking behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Significant associations were found between tactile processing patterns and social problems in the ASD group.
  • Both hyper-responsiveness and hypo-responsiveness in tactile processing were significant predictors of social problems.
  • No significant relationship was identified between social problems and the overall severity of autism symptoms.
  • Sensory-seeking behaviors within tactile processing did not significantly predict social problems.

Conclusions:

  • Atypical tactile processing, specifically hyper- and hypo-responsiveness, may contribute to the social challenges experienced by individuals with ASD.
  • These findings underscore the importance of considering sensory processing differences as a potential factor influencing social difficulties in ASD.
  • Further research is warranted to deeply explore the contribution of diverse sensory features to the broader ASD phenotype.