Sensory Processing Difficulties in Adults and Adolescents

Standardization of the Adult/ Adolescent Sensory History

The purpose of this study is to establish normative data for the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH) and to determine if the ASH is able to discriminate between individuals aged 13-95 years, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with or without co-morbid Sensory processing Disorder (SPD), individuals with SPD with no co-morbid ASD, and individuals who are typically functioning.

It is anticipated that individuals with ASD will have the most problems with sensory processing, those with SPD will also have problems in comparison to typical individuals. It is also hypothesized that the measure will be able to discriminate between the three groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Autism and Sensory Processing groups aged 18-95 years, Typical group aged 13-95 years
• Have no self-reported diagnosed neurological motor coordination problem (e.g. cerebral palsy)
• Have no mental health diagnoses involving psychosis (e.g. manic-depression or schizophrenia)
• Be able to read and speak sufficient English as survey is only available in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Outside of the designated age range
• Unable to complete the survey independently