Are Sensory Processing Features Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Boys with an ASD?

Author(s)
Bitsika, Vicki
Sharpley, Christopher
Mills, Richard
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
The association between Sensory Processing Features (SPF) and depressive symptoms was investigated at two levels in 150 young males (6-18 years) with an ASD. First, a significant correlation was found between SPF and total depressive symptom scores. Second, different aspects of SPF significantly predicted different depressive symptom factors, with Low Registration (or sensory hyposensitivity) being the most powerful predictor of depressive symptoms. There were also differences in these associations according to whether parents' ratings or the boys' self-reports were used to assess SPF and depressive symptoms. Implications for assessment and treatment of SPF-related depressive symptoms are discussed.
Citation
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(1), p. 242-252
ISSN
1573-3432
0162-3257
Link
Language
en
Publisher
Springer New York LLC
Title
Are Sensory Processing Features Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Boys with an ASD?
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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