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The Interoception Sensory Questionnaire (ISQ): A Scale to Measure Interoceptive Challenges in Adults
L Fiene1, M J Ireland1, C Brownlow2
1School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba, 4350, Australia.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|May 12, 2018
Summary
Adults on the autism spectrum often experience interoceptive confusion, a difficulty understanding internal bodily sensations. This confusion increases with autistic traits, impacting self-regulation and health.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Autism Spectrum Research
Background:
- Growing interest in interoception among adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Interoception involves perceiving internal bodily states, crucial for self-awareness and regulation.
- Challenges in understanding interoceptive signals are increasingly recognized in ASD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate interoceptive sense perception in adults with autism.
- To examine the relationship between autistic traits and interoceptive confusion.
- To introduce and validate the Interoception Sensory Questionnaire (ISQ).
Main Methods:
- Utilized a 20-item Interoception Sensory Questionnaire (ISQ).
- Administered the ISQ to a diverse sample of 511 participants.
- Analyzed data to assess interoceptive confusion and its correlation with autistic traits.
Main Results:
- 74% of adults with autism reported significant interoceptive confusion.
- A positive correlation was found between the level of autistic traits and interoceptive confusion.
- Adults with a formal autism diagnosis exhibited the highest scores for interoceptive confusion.
Conclusions:
- Interoceptive confusion is a prevalent experience for adults on the autism spectrum.
- The ISQ effectively measures interoceptive confusion, distinguishing between different populations.
- Findings have implications for understanding physiological self-regulation and physical health in autism, suggesting avenues for future research and interventions.
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