Chasing the conversation: Autistic experiences of speech perception.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Humans communicate primarily through spoken language and speech perception is a core function of the human auditory system. Among the autistic community, atypical sensory reactivity and social communication difficulties are pervasive, yet the research literature lacks in-depth self-report data on speech perception in this population. The present study aimed to elicit detailed first-person accounts of autistic individuals' abilities and difficulties perceiving the spoken word.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine autistic adults. The interview schedule addressed interviewees' experiences of speech perception, factors influencing those experiences, and responses to those experiences. Resulting interview transcripts underwent thematic

SUBMITTER: Sturrock A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9620672 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature