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  • Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

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  • Adults on the autism spectrum often experience sensory hyper- and hyporeactivity.
  • Executive functioning (EF) impairments are frequently observed in individuals with autism.
  • Existing research suggests a connection between sensory processing difficulties and EF challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sensory processing issues and executive functioning (EF) in adults.
  • To determine if sensory processing problems predict EF impairments in autistic adults.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 60 autistic adults (30 male, 30 female) and 44 neurotypical adults (20 male, 24 female), matched for intelligence and age.
  • Self-reported sensory processing (using the GSQ-NL) and EF (using the BRIEF-A) were compared between groups.
  • Correlational and regression analyses examined the link between sensory processing and EF.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in sensory processing and EF were found between autistic men and women.
  • Hyporeactivity to sensory information was the strongest predictor of executive functioning problems in the autistic group.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should recognize distinct sensory experiences in autistic adults compared to neurotypicals.
  • Awareness of gender-based differences in sensory processing and EF is crucial for effective assessment and counseling of autistic adults.