Research Platform  |   August 2016
Sensory Gating and Sensory Processing in Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jewel Crasta, MS; Blythe LaGasse, PhD; William J. Gavin, PhD; Patricia Davies, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Sensory Integration and Processing / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   August 2016
Sensory Gating and Sensory Processing in Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505094p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP401A
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505094p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP401A
Abstract

Date Presented 4/10/2016

Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) display significantly reduced brain responses while processing auditory information compared with typically developing children. Our results can help practitioners understand the neurophysiological basis of some behavioral manifestations of HFA.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jewel Crasta

Additional Author and Speaker: Patricia Davies

Contributing Authors: Blythe LaGasse, William J. Gavin