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Sensory and Executive Function Subtypes Associated With Participation in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A
Abdullah Furkan Cangi1, Seda Bozduman Çelebi2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. abdullah.cangi@medipol.edu.tr.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adolescents presents distinct sensory processing profiles impacting executive function and participation. Identifying these sensory subtypes is crucial for tailored interventions in educational and therapeutic settings.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behaviors.
- Sensory processing differences are common in ASD, potentially influencing cognitive and functional outcomes.
- Executive function (EF) and participation are critical for daily living and academic success in adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct sensory processing profiles in adolescents with ASD.
- To examine the relationship between these sensory profiles and executive function (EF).
- To investigate how sensory profiles relate to participation in school and community contexts.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study of 102 adolescents (aged 12-17) with confirmed ASD.
- Sensory processing assessed using the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (A/ASP).
- Executive function (EF) measured by the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Second Edition (BRIEF-2).
- Participation evaluated with the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP).
- Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) identified sensory subtypes; BCH method analyzed EF and participation differences.
Main Results:
- Four sensory subtypes emerged: Typical/Low Difficulty, Sensory Over-Responsive/Avoidant (SOR), Under-Responsive/Low Registration (SUR), and Sensation Seeking/Mixed.
- The SOR profile was linked to significantly higher EF difficulties and lower caregiver-reported participation.
- The SUR group exhibited moderately higher EF difficulties and reduced participation, while the Seeking/Mixed group showed minimal EF differences and variable participation.
Conclusions:
- Distinct sensory modulation profiles are significantly associated with executive function and participation in adolescents with ASD.
- These sensory-cognitive patterns highlight variability in self-regulation within this population.
- Profile-based, multi-perspective assessments can inform individualized interventions for educational and occupational therapy.
Keywords:
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