Poster Session  |   November 2018
Behavioral and Neural Sensory Processing in Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jewel Crasta, MSOT; Patricia L. Davies, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Sensory Integration and Processing / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   November 2018
Behavioral and Neural Sensory Processing in Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505081p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO1012
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505081p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO1012
Abstract

Date Presented 4/19/2018

Results of this study indicate that young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder have significant deficits in both behavioral and neural measures of sensory processing. Additionally, attention influences early stages of neural sensory processing.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jewel Crasta

Additional Authors and Speakers: Patricia L. Davies

Contributing Authors: William J. Gavin