ArticleFrontiers in psychology2021
Visual Sensory Experiences From the Viewpoint of Autistic Adults.
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- Association between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and vision problems. A systematic review and meta-analysis.Molecular psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Ophthalmic Disease Burden in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder.American journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Driving with autism spectrum disorder: Exploring the impact of tactile hazard warnings on gaze behavior and hazard responses.Vision research · 2026Article
- Visual Responsivity in Autism: Measuring Visual Responses in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults Using Psychophysics, fMRI, and EEG.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026Article
- A Cerebral Basis for Visual Discomfort and Visual Stress.Vision (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Distinct sensory atypicalities bridge the gap between brain chemistry and motor dysfunction in autism.Translational psychiatry · 2026Article
- "Utterly Overwhelming"-A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Sensory Processing Differences and Mental Health Experiences in Middle-Aged and Older Autistic Adults.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Self-Report of Restricted Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- A Chinese contextual study of factors influencing the acceptance of students with autism by mainstream school teachers and non-autistic peers.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Enhancing adaptation and learning in educational environments (SENSE project): a case series study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Development and psychometric validation of a novel, self-report visual processing questionnaire (ViPro-SR) for neurodivergent adults.Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) · 2026Article
- Perceptual distortions in PredNet and quantification of top-down/bottom-up flow.Frontiers in computational neuroscience · 2026Article
- "My Sensory Experiences Tool": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapeutic Tool to Support the Sensory Challenges and Preferences of Autistic Children and Adults.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- "My Sensory Experiences Tool": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapeutic Tool to Support the Sensory Challenges and Preferences of Autistic Children and Adults.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- Autistic-led insights on airport accessibility: A retrospective analysis of environmental assessments.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Article
- "A System That Wasn't Really Optimized for Me": Factors Influencing Autistic University Students' Access to Information.Autism in adulthood · 2025Article
- "It Is a Big Spider Web of Things": Sensory Experiences of Autistic Adults in Public Spaces.Autism in adulthood · 2023Article
- Role of gastrointestinal health in managing children with autism spectrum disorder.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2023Review
- From "one big clumsy mess" to "a fundamental part of my character." Autistic adults' experiences of motor coordination.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
Although previous research has investigated altered sensory reactivity in autistic individuals, there has been no specific focus on visual sensory experiences, particularly in adults. Using qualitative methods, this study aimed to characterize autistic visual sensory symptoms, contextualize their impact and document any associated coping strategies. A total of 18 autistic adults took part in four focus groups which involved questions around visual experiences, the impact of these on daily life, and strategies for their reduction. Transcripts of each session were thematically analyzed allocating six key themes. Participants described a range of visual hypersensitivities, including to light, motion, patterns and particular colors, which contributed to distraction and were frequently part of a wider multisensory issue. Such experiences had significant negative impacts on personal wellbeing and daily life with participants describing fatigue, stress and hindrances on day-to-day activities (e.g., travel and social activities). However, the degree of understanding that participants had about their visual experiences influenced their emotional response, with greater understanding reducing concern. Participants employed a variety of coping strategies to overcome visual sensory experiences but with varied success. Discussions also highlighted that there may be a poor public understanding of sensory issues in autism affecting how well autistic individuals are able manage their sensory symptoms. In summary, autistic adults expressed significant concern about their visual experiences and there is a need to improve understanding of visual experiences on a personal and public level as well as for developing potential support.
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