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ReviewJournal of athletic training2025

Addressing Sensory Challenges in Athletes With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Commentary.

Kelly D Pagnotta, Natalie R Schiano, Kevin Bernabe, Jonas Jean-Claude, Nicola Toole, Rosanne Martin, Allison Barrett, Kathleen Lawlor, Rachel L Dumont, Roseann Schaaf

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Review in Journal of athletic training, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Kelly D PagnottaDepartment of Exercise Science, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Natalie R SchianoDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Kevin BernabeDepartment of Exercise Science, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Jonas Jean-ClaudeDepartment of Exercise Science, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Nicola TooleDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Rosanne MartinDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Allison BarrettDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Kathleen LawlorDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Rachel L DumontDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Roseann SchaafJefferson Autism Center of Excellence, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Athletes with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience lesser care for injuries, and athletic trainers (ATs) report feeling unprepared to provide care competently for this population. Provision of sports-related care can be impacted by sensory differences associated with ASD, such as hyperreactivity to sensation or poor integration of sensory information. An in-depth review of the literature using the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy guidelines was used to identify articles that address the sensory features of autism for ATs with the purpose of informing ATs about the sensory features of ASD and to present the most current evidence-based recommendations for providing care to athletes with ASD and other neurodivergent individuals who present with sensory differences. Relevant articles were reviewed by 4 independent researchers and organized by theme. Key themes included use of sensory-friendly or sensory-adapted environments, sensory kits, and informed communication strategies that acknowledge sensory differences. Providing individualized care for athletes with ASD and sensory features can improve the quality of and participation in sports for persons with autism.

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AthletesAutism Spectrum DisorderSensationSensation DisordersAthletic InjuriesCommunicationHumansathletic trainingautism spectrum disorderneurodiversityoccupational therapysensory-adapted environmentssensory friendly

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PMID39180144
PMCPMC11866791

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