Self and caregiver report measurement of sensory features in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of psychometric properties.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unusual responses to sensory stimuli are considered a diagnostic symptom of autism spectrum disorder with mounting research efforts put towards understanding, characterizing, and treating such symptoms.

Methods

This paper examines self and caregiver report tools used to measure sensory features in ASD through a systematic review of the psychometric evidence for their use. A total of 31 empirical papers were reviewed across 20 assessment tools. Substantial differences were identified in the specific sensory features defined across assessment tools. Sensory assessment questionnaires were evaluated against quality psychometric evidence criteria to provide a use recommendation.

Results

Five assessments were identified to be "appropriate with conditions," while

SUBMITTER: Gunderson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9875408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature